Limitations and Challenges in the Stability of Cysteamine Eye Drop Compounded Formulations

• Main Authors: Cristina Martín-Sabroso (Author), Mario Alonso-González (Author), Ana Fernández-Carballido (Author), Juan Aparicio-Blanco (Author), Damián Córdoba-Díaz (Author), Federico Navarro-García (Author), Manuel Córdoba-Díaz (Author), Ana I. Torres-Suárez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Accumulation of cystine crystals in the cornea of patients suffering from cystinosis is considered pathognomonic and can lead to severe ocular complications. Cysteamine eye drop compounded formulations, commonly prepared by hospital pharmacy services, are meant to diminish the build-up of corneal cy...