[Amiodarone associated optic neuropathies--two cases reports]

Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 2007:(303):75-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We described two cases with papilledema within the first months of amiodarone treatment. The particular aspects of these cases are, on one hand the development of the optic neuropathy before any toxic change of the cornea and on the other hand the daily and weekly doses prescribed in both cases. We reviewed the meta-analysis studies on the subject and the different pathogenic mechanisms described until now.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Papilledema / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone