Abstract |
We are report 3 cases of hemorrhagic central retina vein occlusion following continuous use of fenethylline hydrochloride. The hemorrhage, the edema and the engorged veins showed marked improvement after discontinuing the drug and laser supplement in one case.
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Authors | A Al-Ghadyan, A A Rushood, A A Alhumeidan |
Journal | Annals of ophthalmology (Skokie, Ill.)
(Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie))
2009 Fall-Winter
Vol. 41
Issue 3-4
Pg. 199-202
ISSN: 1530-4086 [Print] United States |
PMID | 20214057
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Amphetamines
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Theophylline
- fenethylline
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Topics |
- Adult
- Amphetamines
(adverse effects)
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
(adverse effects)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Follow-Up Studies
- Fundus Oculi
- Humans
- Macular Edema
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
- Male
- Retinal Hemorrhage
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
- Theophylline
(adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
- Visual Acuity
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