[Eye toxicity of antimalarial agents]

An Med Interna. 2002 Apr;19(4):189-91.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We relate the evolution of a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with mucocutaneous, hematological, joint and renal expression. The skin lesions were treated with Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine and severe ocular toxicity related with antimalarials agent was developed. We revised the antimalarials use in Rheumatology, their utility, doses, adverse events and risk factors as cumulate doses, ideal daily doses, renal function and ophthalmological reviews recommendations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antimalarials / adverse effects*
  • Chloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Eye Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Chloroquine