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Efficacy and safety of the 2% carteolol solution for the treatment of chronic ocular hypertension

SUMMARY

The authors studied in a 12-week trial the intraocular pressure reducing action of a 2% carteolol hydrochloride solution compared to 0,5% timolol maleate, in 34 individuals affected with ocular hypertension or primary open-angle glaucoma.

Both drugs produced a significant and equivalent reduction of intraocular pressure.

The 2% carteolol hydrochloride solution and the 0,5% timolol maleate as well didn't show relevant local or cardiovascular side effects.

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