Fenethylline as a possible etiology for retinal vein occlusion.
We are report 3 cases of hemorrhagic central retina vein occlusion following continuous use of fenethylline hydrochloride. The hemorrhage, the edema and the engorged veins showed marked improvement after discontinuing the drug and laser supplement in one case.
Al-Ghadyan
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King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. alghadyanmd@yahoo.com
Rushood
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Alhumeidan
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D000328:Adult; D000662:Amphetamines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013806:Theophylline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000662:Amphetamines; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D013806:Theophylline; C004518:fenethylline