| Case report: association of combined nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and obstruction of cilioretinal artery with overdose of Viagra. | |
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PMID: 16117695 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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AIMS: We report on a case of combined nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) and cilioretinal artery occlusion resulting from misuse of sildenafil citrate (Viagra Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY). DESIGN: This is an observational case report. METHODS: A 54-year-old white man developed blindness in his left eye after an overdose of Viagra. He was examined and fully evaluated. RESULTS: Ocular examinations revealed a left relative afferent pupillary defect and a left combined NAAION and obstruction of the ipsilateral cilioretinal artery. CONCLUSIONS: Although ocular side-effects of Viagra are rare, they are potentially blinding. Patients should be warned about the side-effects and against misuse of this agent. |
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Authors:
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Raj Akash; Das Hrishikesh; Paul Amith; Stafanous Sabah |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Volume: 21 ISSN: 1080-7683 ISO Abbreviation: J Ocul Pharmacol Ther Publication Date: 2005 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-08-24 Completed Date: 2005-09-23 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9511091 Medline TA: J Ocul Pharmacol Ther Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 315-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, United Kingdom. doc_akash2002@yahoo.co.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Blindness
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chemically induced*,
complications Humans Male Middle Aged Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / chemically induced*, complications Overdose Piperazines / administration & dosage, adverse effects* Purines Retinal Artery Occlusion / chemically induced*, complications Sulfones |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Piperazines; 0/Purines; 0/Sulfones; 139755-83-2/sildenafil |
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