Therapeutic value of citicoline in the treatment of glaucoma (computerized and automated perimetric investigation) (original) (raw)

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The favourable neurotrophic effects obtained by means of the intramuscular administration of citicoline, one of the intermediate compounds of phospholipids, on the visual field of patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma are referred. The drug was administered at the dose of 1 gm for ten consecutive days. Visual field was examined by means of central computerized perimetry and automated perimetry. All patients had well controlled intraocular pressure through beta-blockers, but presented characteristic glaucomatous perimetric defects. It is suggested that citicoline might be administered as a useful complement to conventional hypotensive therapy, since it acts positively on the glaucomatous optic nerve damage.

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  1. Clinica Oculistica I, Universita' Di Roma ‘La Sapienza’, Via B. Tortolini, 29, 00197, Roma, Italia
    J. Pecori Giraldi, M. Virno, G. Covelli, G. Grechi & F. De Gregorio

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Giraldi, J.P., Virno, M., Covelli, G. et al. Therapeutic value of citicoline in the treatment of glaucoma (computerized and automated perimetric investigation).Int Ophthalmol 13, 109–112 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02028649

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