The rare side effects of acetazolamide-induced acute angle closure glaucoma
10.3760/cma.j.jssn.1673-4904.2016.06.028
- VernacularTitle:乙酰唑胺罕见药物不良反应：急性闭角型青光眼
- Author:
Ting GONG
;
Huiping YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acetazolamide;
Glaucoma,angle-closure;
Drug toxicity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2016;39(6):574-576
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Acetazolamide, a sulfonamide-derived medication, is frequently used in the treatment of various types of glaucoma. But this kind of medicine is associated with acute angle closure glaucoma. This paper is a review for the researches of this rare adverse reaction at internal and abroad. It can prompt more ophthalmologists to understand and pay attention to this rare adverse reaction of acetazolamide and sulfonamides derived drugs. Then the doctor will make accurate diagnosis, timely treatment and grasp the right operation opportunity and reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications ultimately.
