Quinine associated blindness

BACKGROUND: Quinine is commonly prescribed to the elderly for the treatment of benign nocturnal cramps, yet its use is not without complications. OBJECTIVE: This article presents a case of quinine toxicity producing bilateral blindness, followed by a review of the adverse reactions associated with q...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Australian family physician 2004-08, Vol.33 (8), p.627
Hauptverfasser:	Townend, Bradley Scott, Sturm, Jonathan William, Whyte, Scott
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Blindness Blindness - chemically induced Diazepam - poisoning Family Practice - methods Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle relaxants Muscle Relaxants, Central - adverse effects Quinine Quinine - adverse effects Sleep-Wake Transition Disorders - drug therapy Suicide, Attempted Treatment Outcome
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