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Fenethylline as a possible etiology for retinal vein occlusion.

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.
AuthorsA Al-Ghadyan, A A Rushood, A A Alhumeidan
JournalAnnals of ophthalmology (Skokie, Ill.) (Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie)) 2009 Fall-Winter Vol. 41 Issue 3-4 Pg. 199-202 ISSN: 1530-4086 [Print] United States
PMID20214057 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Amphetamines
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Theophylline
  • fenethylline
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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