[Retinopathy due to amino-4-quinoleines group of the synthetic antimalarial drugs (author's transl)]

Autor: P, Labat, B, Fauxpoint, A, Carrica, C, Rivaud, J, Vedy
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 1979
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Zdroj: Medecine tropicale : revue du Corps de sante colonial. 39(3)
ISSN: 0025-682X
Popis: The use of overdoses of amino-4-quinoleines in non-malarial diseases has demonstrated various toxic actions on eyes. The most severe is retina lesion. Metabolism of these drugs and pathogeny of the lesions are discussed. With regard to aetiology, the main factor is overdose and duration of treatment. Clinical aspects are classified in three phases; the third one is divided in 5 stages. Treatment is only prophylactic.
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