terminology and guidelines for glaucoma ii - Kwaliteitskoepel
terminology and guidelines for glaucoma ii - Kwaliteitskoepel
terminology and guidelines for glaucoma ii - Kwaliteitskoepel
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Major side effects<br />
Topical: Ocular burning, stinging, bitter taste, superficial punctate keratitis, blurred vision, tearing, headache, urticaria,<br />
angioedema, pruritus, asthenia, dizziness, paresthesia <strong>and</strong> transient myopia.<br />
Systemic: Paresthesias, hearing dysfunction, tinnitus, loss of appetite, taste alteration, gastrointestinal disturbances<br />
such as nausea, vomiting <strong>and</strong> diarrhoea. Depression, decreased libido, gastrointestinal symptoms, kidney<br />
stones, blood dyscrasias. Metabolic acidosis <strong>and</strong> electrolyte imbalance may occur.<br />
Adverse reaction common to all sulfonamide derivatives may occur like anaphylaxis, fever rash (erythema multi<strong>for</strong>me),<br />
Steven-Johnson syndrome, bone marrow depression, thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia,<br />
pancytopenia <strong>and</strong> agranulocytosis.<br />
Pregnancy <strong>and</strong> nursing mothers<br />
Topical: Only to be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus or the infant.<br />
Systemic: Only to be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus or the infant.(Teratogenic<br />
effect seen from high doses of systemic CAIs in some animal species). Women of childbearing age should<br />
be warned of possible teratogenic effect.<br />
Drug interactions<br />
Topical: Specific drug interaction studies have not yet been per<strong>for</strong>med<br />
Systemic: Should be used with caution in patients on steroid therapy because of the potential <strong>for</strong><br />
developing hypokalemia.<br />
Wash-out<br />
The time needed to completely lose their activity: Topical CAI 1 week<br />
SystemicCAI<br />
3 days<br />
Ch. 3 - 15 EGS