More than just an ocular solution
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL, vol.22, no.10, pp.753-754, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1136/emj.2004.014795
- Journal Name: EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.753-754
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Apraclonidine eye drop is an alpha adrenergic agonist derived topical clonidine, used for the treatment of intraocular pressure elevation. We report what is to our knowledge the first case of systemic toxicity of apraclonidine resulted from repeated local administration. Clinical manifestation of toxicity was similar to oral clonidine overdose. Toxicities of ocular drugs should always be considered when a patient presents with new systemic problems.