Dry Eye Disease and Perfluorohexyloctane as a Treatment Option
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Course Summary
More than 16 million people in the United States have dry eye disease. Effective treatments are needed to provide relief to these patients. In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved perfluorohexyloctane to treat dry eye disease. Perfluorohexyloctane is a semifluorinated alkane indicated for treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Its exact mechanism of action is unknown but it forms a monolayer in the tear film to reduce evaporation. Clinicians may review the treatment options, the risk-benefit profiles of treatment options, and a patient’s medical history of dry eye disease. Following this analysis, the clinician and patient may consider whether perfluorohexyloctane can improve the patient’s outcomes.
Course Objectives
Define dry eye disease and its diverse clinical presentations
Describe the causes of dry eye disease
Compare the management of mild dry eye disease symptoms to the management of severe symptoms
Explain the resulting action of perflurohexyloctane
I. Introduction
II. Defining Dry Eye Disease
III. Epidemiology: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Dry Eyes
IV. Management of Symptoms of Dry Eyes
1. Mild Symptoms
2. Moderate to Severe Symptoms
V. Managing Symptoms of Dry Eyes Using Perfluorohexyloctane
1. Clinical Trials
2. Mechanism of Action
3. Indications
4. Dosing
5. Side Effects or Adverse Events
6. Drug-Drug Interactions
7. Handling and Storage
VI. Patient Counseling
VII. Interdisciplinary Approach and Collaboration
VIII. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Steven Malen, PharmD, MBA, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo, Pharm.D., B.S., was an employee of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals until March 2022 and has no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacy Tech
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 8/23/2023
- Activity Expiration Date: 8/23/2026
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-23-139-H01-T
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1100860
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