| Abstract | A case of ocular toxicity with vasospasm secondary to quinine poisoning is described. Therapy for vasospasm using nimodipine, hypertension, haemodilution and hypervolaemia was instituted with subsequent resolution of symptoms. |
| Authors | N A Barrett, T Solano
(Affiliation: Intensive Therapy Unit, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, NSW, Australia.)
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| Journal | Anaesthesia and intensive care
(Anaesth Intensive Care)
Vol. 30
Issue 2
Pg. 234-5
(Apr 2002)
ISSN: 0310-057X Australia |
| PMID | 12002937
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Vasodilator Agents
- Quinine
- Nimodipine
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| Topics |
- Blindness
(chemically induced, drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nimodipine
(therapeutic use)
- Quinine
(poisoning)
- Retinal Artery
(drug effects, physiopathology)
- Vasoconstriction
(drug effects)
- Vasodilator Agents
(therapeutic use)
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