Eye drops--the hidden poison.
Eye drops are very commonly prescribed but their potential for systemic absorption and serious toxicity may be forgotten. This paper examines patterns of prescription of eye drops in Scotland by general practitioners. A review of the serious systemic features and toxicity, and their management, of commonly used eye drops is undertaken. Practical recommendations for the monitoring of such effects in clinical practice are made.
Jones
A L
AL
Scottish Poisons Information Bureau, Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
Keighley
J E
JE
Gold
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W
Good
A M
AM
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000506:poisoning*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008916:Miotics / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013566:Sympathomimetics / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D008916:Miotics; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D013566:Sympathomimetics; D010862:Pilocarpine