A paradoxical ocular effect of brimonidine.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 135(1): 102-3, 2003 Jan.
Article
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| ID: mdl-12504711
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We report an unusual paradoxical effect of brimonidine.DESIGN:
Observational case report.METHODS:
A 70-year-old woman with bilateral normal tension glaucoma was treated with topical brimonidine and followed in an outpatient setting. The main outcome measured was intraocular pressure (IOP) in mm Hg.RESULTS:
Brimonidine was observed to cause IOP elevation, confirmed on rechallenge, scoring 8 (strong probability) on an adverse drug reaction probability score.CONCLUSION:
Under certain circumstances topical brimonidine can cause paradoxical raised IOP necessitating vigilance in follow-up of patients on topical brimonidine.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Quinoxalinas
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Hipertensão Ocular
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Agonistas alfa-Adrenérgicos
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Pressão Intraocular
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido