Abstract

CAMPOS BASTERRECHEA, Niurka Valentina et al. Basic Knowledge for the Preparation and Use of Masterful Formulas in Ophthalmology. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [online]. 2023, vol.36, n.3  Epub Sep 01, 2023. ISSN 1561-3070.

Fortified or reinforced eye drops are masterful formulas that receive such name due to the industrial eye drops’ invigoration with antibiotic, antiviral, cytostatic and antifungal active ingredients, depending on the patients’ individual requirements. Therefore, the use of a masterful formulation is, due to its capacity and flexibility, a potential for conceiving new therapeutic guidelines and also for making possible the creation of new formulations or the updating of old formulations with more modern active ingredients, in order to achieve an alternative to industrial eye drops in a potent, effective and safe way. The objective of this work is to describe the theoretical foundations, the national and international trends in the preparation of fortified eye drops, as well as their ophthalmologic use. An updated bibliographic and documentary review was carried out, using primary, secondary and tertiary sources, together with national experiences. The use of fortified eye drops is becoming increasingly frequent in the ophthalmology specialty, which obliges the hospital pharmacist or the ophthalmologist to be updated on issues such as safe preparation, composition, prescription and correct use.

Keywords : fortified eye drops; master forms; pharmacotherapy.