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. 2022 Jun 10;2022(6):CD013817. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013817.pub2

Comparison 4. Rho kinase inhibitor + prostaglandin analog versus prostaglandin analog.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
4.1 Mean IOP changes from baseline 4   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1.1 Netarsudil 0.02% + latanoprost 0.005% (FDC) once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 3 1114 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.64 [‐2.16, ‐1.11]
4.1.2 Ripasudil 0.4% twice per day + latanoprost 0.005% once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 1 205 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.29 [‐0.86, 0.28]
4.2 Total ocular adverse events (per person‐month) – incidence rate difference 4   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.26 [0.13, 0.40]
4.2.1 Netarsudil 0.02% + latanoprost 0.005% (FDC) once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 3   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.29 [0.11, 0.47]
4.2.2 Ripasudil 0.4% twice per day + latanoprost 0.005% once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 1   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.21 [0.11, 0.31]
4.3 Conjunctival hyperemia as adverse event (per person‐month)* 4   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.15 [0.03, 0.27]
4.3.1 Netarsudil 0.02% + latanoprost 0.005% (FDC) once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 3   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.10 [0.00, 0.20]
4.3.2 Ripasudil 0.4% twice per day + latanoprost 0.005% once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 1   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.24 [0.16, 0.32]
4.4 Ocular pain or irritation as adverse event (per person‐month)* 4   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.03 [‐0.00, 0.07]
4.4.1 Netarsudil 0.02% + latanoprost 0.005% (FDC) once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 3   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.05 [0.01, 0.09]
4.4.2 Ripasudil 0.4% twice per day + latanoprost 0.005% once per day vs latanoprost 0.005% once per day 1   Risk Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.02 [‐0.06, 0.02]