A Case of Amiodarone Keratopathy.
10.4070/kcj.1998.28.8.1382
- Author:
Seung Jin LEE
;
Chang Kyu PARK
;
Hyun Chol KIM
;
Eung Joo KIM
;
Jin Won KIM
;
Jin Soo LEE
;
Hyung Joon YIM
;
Jung Chun AHN
;
Eun Mi LEE
;
Hong Seog SEO
;
Wan Joo SHIM
;
Dong Joo OH
;
Young Moo RO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amiodarone;
Keratopathy;
Side effect
- MeSH:
Amiodarone*;
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Cornea;
Pigmentation;
Pupil
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1998;28(8):1382-1386
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Amiodarone hydrochloride is a benzofuran derivative used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. It is associated with a number of side effects, including thyroidopathy, neuropathy, cutaneous pigmentation, photosensitivity, pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity and keratopathy. Amiodarone keratopathy hasbeen classified into four stages. Corneal pigmentation varies from stage 0, which is a clear cornea without pigment deposition, to stage 3, that is, corneal pigmentation encroaching upon the pupil. We present a case of amiodarone induced keratopathy of stage 3 who received low dose oral amiodarone maintain therapy.
