Diquafosol


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Ophthalmic
Dry eye
Adult: As 3% diquafosol sodium solution: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) 6 times daily.
Adverse Reactions
Eye disorders: Eye irritation, eye discharge, conjunctival hyperaemia, eye pain, eye itching, foreign body sensation in eyes, ocular discomfort, increased lacrimation, blepharitis, hyposphagma, photophobia, blurred vision, corneal epithelium disorder (e.g. keratitis superficial, corneal erosion), conjunctivitis.
Patient Counseling Information
This drug may cause blurred vision, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Remove contact lenses prior to administration and reinsert after 15 minutes.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Diquafosol acts on the P2Y2 receptors on the conjunctival epithelium and goblet cell membranes thereby increasing intracellular Ca ion concentration promoting water and mucin secretion.
Pharmacokinetics:
Metabolism: Rapidly metabolised to uridine-5’-monophosphate, uridine and uracil.
Chemical Structure

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Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Diquafosol, CID=148197, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Diquafosol (accessed on Jan. 21, 2020)

Storage
Store below 30°C.
MIMS Class
Ophthalmic Lubricants
References
Mun Y, Kwon JW, Oh JY. Therapeutic Effects of 3% Diquafosol Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Short Tear Film Break-up Time-type Dry Eye Disease. BMC Ophthalmology. 2018;18:237. doi: 10.1186/s12886-018-0910-3. Accessed 18/10/2019

Nam K, Kim HJ, Yoo A. Efficacy and safety of topical 3% diquafosol ophthalmic solution for the treatment of multifactorial dry eye disease: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Ophthalmic Res. 2019 Jan;61(4):188-198. doi: 10.1159/000492896. Accessed 18/10/2019. PMID: 30654362

Buckingham R (ed). Diquafosol Tetrasodium. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 18/10/2019.

Diquas 3% Solution (Santen Pharma Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.). MIMS Malaysia. http://www.mims.com/malaysia. Accessed 18/10/2019.

Diquas 3% Solution (Santen Philippines Inc.). MIMS Philippines. http://www.mims.com/philippines. Accessed 18/10/2019.

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