Azithromycin 1.5% ophthalmic solution: efficacy and treatment modalities in chronic blepharitis.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of topical 1.5% azithromycin in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic blepharitis and to compare the efficacy of two different treatment modalities. METHODS:A randomized clinical trial included 67 patients with chronic anterior and/or posterior blepharitis, followed-up for 3 months. Signs and symptoms were graded according to severity. Patients were randomized into two groups: 33 patients in group I and 34 patients in group II. Group I patients were treated with topical 1.5% azithromycin twice a day for three days, and Group II patients were treated with topical 1.5% azithromycin twice a day for three days then at bedtime for the rest of the month. All patients were instructed to apply warm compresses and an eye-friendly soap twice daily. RESULTS:Patients in both groups tolerated the treatment with minimal irritation. A significant improvement in signs and symptoms was noted at the one week follow-up visit. Group II showed a more pronounced and longer-lasting improvement that persisted after three months of follow-up. CONCLUSION:Topical 1.5% azithromycin ophthalmic solution is an effective treatment option for chronic blepharitis. In moderate to severe blepharitis, a one month treatment is safe and shows better improvement than the three-day protocol with no significant relapse until three months of follow-up.

journal_name

Arq Bras Oftalmol

authors

Fadlallah A,Rami HE,Fahd D,Dunia I,Bejjani R,Chlela E,Waked N,Jabbour E,Fahed S

doi

10.1590/s0004-27492012000300006

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-05-01 00:00:00

pages

178-82

issue

3

eissn

0004-2749

issn

1678-2925

pii

S0004-27492012000300006

journal_volume

75

pub_type

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