[Hypersensitivity to levobunolol].

Abstract

A case is described in which, following local application of glaucoma eye drops containing Levobunolol, a recurring allergic contact eczema with periocular localisation occurred. In the course of the epicutaneous allergy testing a positive reaction (crescendo-type) could be clearly demonstrated experimentally against both the eye drops and their active ingredient, levobunolol-hydrochloride, a beta-blocker (beta-sympatholyticum) out of the class of the aryloxypropylamines.

• Authors: E Schultheiss
• Journal: Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and environment (Derm Beruf Umwelt) 1989 Sep-Oct Vol. 37 Issue 5 Pg. 185-6 ISSN: 0343-2432 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Uberempfindlichkeit gegenüber Levobunolol.
• PMID: 2530078 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Levobunolol

Topics

• Blepharitis (chemically induced)
• Drug Eruptions (etiology)
• Eyelid Diseases
• Female
• Glaucoma (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Levobunolol (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Middle Aged
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Patch Tests