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Br J Ophthalmol 84:1004-1007 doi:10.1136/bjo.84.9.1004
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Topical ophthalmic β blockers may cause release of histamine through cytotoxic effects on inflammatory cells

Table 2

Lipid solubility of the tested β blockers23

β blocker Lipid solubility (log P)
Betaxolol 2.81
Metipranolol 2.28
Timolol 1.16
Carteolol 0.82

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