A analysis on adverse reactions of hydroxychloroquine in ophthalmology
- VernacularTitle:羟氯喹的眼科不良反应分析
- Author:
Bie YU
;
Li FANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of New Drugs and Clinical Remedies
2001;20(3):235-236
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
AIM: To study the adverse reactions of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in ophthalmology. METHODS: Thirty-nine patients treated with HCQ for more than six months were performed ophthalmic examinations including some specifie retinal function tests. RESULTS: There were 3 patients (8%) who presented the visual fields was minified. The visual acuity of one patient was decreased. The cumulative doses of HCQ were more than 100 g in this three patients. CONCLUSION: The adverse reactions of HCQ in ophthalmology are related with the cumulative doses of HCQ. The expression is that the visual fields and visual acuity are decreased.
