title: Drug-induced uveitis.
abstract: Uveitis has been reported in association with a variety of topical, intraocular, periocular, and systemic medications. To establish causality of adverse events by drugs, in 1981, Naranjo and associates proposed seven criteria, which are related to the frequency and documentation of the event; circumstances of occurrence, recovery, and recurrence; and coexistence of other factors or medications. Rarely does a drug meet all seven criteria. The authors review reports of drug-associated uveitis, applying the seven criteria and examining possible mechanisms. Only systemically administered biphosphonates and, perhaps, topical metipranolol meet all seven criteria. Systemic sulfonamides, rifabutin, and topical glucocorticoids fulfill at least five criteria.
authors.affiliation: Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Moorthy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Valluri
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Jampol
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003270:Contraceptive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014605:Uveitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014612:Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D014612:Vaccines