Depression and topical ophthalmic beta adrenergic blockade.
Beta adrenergic blocking agents are in widespread use as both systemic and topical medications. While they are safely used in the great majority of cases, several side effects are well known. Central nervous system side effects, specifically depression, can be among the most clinically important of these and must be investigated by the clinician.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions