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Br J Ophthalmol 92:120-125 doi:10.1136/bjo.2007.125179
  • Original Article
    • Laboratory science

Effects of an ophthalmic formulation of meloxicam on COX-2 expression, PGE2 release, and cytokine expression in a model of acute ocular inflammation

Table 2 PGE2 levels in aqueous humour
Placebo (pg/mL) Meloxicam 0.03% (pg/mL) Diclofenac 0.1% (pg/mL)
Basal (SD) 21 (14) 21 (14) 21 (14)
Croton oil ⩾1000 ⩾1000 ⩾1000
4 h (SD) ⩾1000 ⩾1000 32 (11)*
24 h (SD) ⩾1000 120 (39)* 12 (3)*
72 h (SD) ⩾1000 35 (4)* ⩾1000
144 h (SD) 33 (11) 27 (6) ⩾1000*

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