title: Effect of calcium channel blockers on intraocular pressure.
abstract: We determined the effects of either topical or systemic calcium channel antagonists on rabbit intraocular pressure (IOP). Topical nifedipine, verapamil or diltiazem had no significant effect on IOP. Intravenous verapamil and nifedipine caused statistically significant reductions in IOP between 2 and 6 h after administration; the nifedipine response followed an increase in IOP at 30 min. Diltiazem, given 3 times daily for 3 days, caused no pressure change. In the rabbit, therefore, calcium channel antagonists have no effect when given topically, but do reduce IOP when given systemically.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Slagle
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Cheeks
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D011817:Rabbits; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers