Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension for the treatment of dry eye syndrome: A critical appraisal

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Abstract

Rebamipide was initially developed and approved for use in treating gastric ulcers and lesions associated with gastritis. Discovery of its ability to increase gastric mucin led to investigations of its effect on ocular surface mucin and the subsequent development for use in dry eye patients. Investigations have confirmed that rebamipide increases corneal and conjunctival mucin-like substances along with improving corneal and conjunctival injury. Clinically, rebamipide ophthalmic suspensions can effectively treat tear deficiency and mucin-caused corneal epithelial damage, and can restore the microstructure responsible for tear stability. Topical rebamipide has also been shown to be effective in treating other ocular surface disorders such as lagophthalmos, lid wiper epitheliopathy, and persistent corneal erosion. Rebamipide's ability to modify epithelial cell function, improve tear stability, and suppress inflammation in the absence of any known major side effects suggest that it may be a beneficial first drug of choice for severe dry eye treatment and other ocular surface disorders. This review summarizes the history and development of this innovative dry eye treatment from its initial use as an effective stomach medication to its current use in the treatment of dry eye in Japan. © 2014 Kashima et al.

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Kashima, T., Itakura, H., Akiyama, H., & Kishi, S. (2014, May 30). Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension for the treatment of dry eye syndrome: A critical appraisal. Clinical Ophthalmology. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S40798

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