Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat a number of irregular heartbeats. Known ocular side effects of amiodarone include visual loss
It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat. Common side-effects of AMIODARONE are blurred vision or visual halos
Common side effects of amiodarone include thyroid disorders, corneal deposits which lead to visual disturbances, liver problems, bluish discoloration of the skin, and
5. Amiodarone. While the most common ocular side effect of the antiarrhythmic medication amiodarone are corneal deposits, these lesions are normally not visually significant. More concerning is the rarer optic neuropathy that can result from amiodarone use.
They do not reverse with discontinuation of amiodarone but rarely cause any visual disturbance. Optic neuropathy is a very rare but serious side effect of long-
They do not reverse with discontinuation of amiodarone but rarely cause any visual disturbance. hypertension on amiodarone. EyeRounds.org, Febru;
by M Ugarte 2024Side effects induced by amiodarone intake include pulmo- nary, hepatic, CNS Visual functions and adverse ocular effects in patients with amiodarone
Common side-effects of AMIODARONE are blurred vision or visual halos around light. AMIODARONE may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin
Patients with cornea verticillata typically have no visual complaints or eye discomfort. Ocular side effects of amiodarone. Surv Ophthalmol
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Thanks
one of my own pet peeves, sorry
Well done.