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Papillopathy caused by amiodarone.

J W Gittinger, G K Asdourian

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |March 1, 1987
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    Amiodarone hydrochloride, used for cardiac arrhythmias, may cause optic nerve swelling and hemorrhages. This condition, termed amiodarone-induced papillopathy, differs from ischemic optic neuropathy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Amiodarone hydrochloride is a common treatment for cardiac arrhythmias.
    • Cationic amphiphilic compounds are known to cause ocular side effects.
    • Ocular side effects can include keratopathy, retinopathy, and optic neuropathy.

    Observation:

    • Three eyes in two male patients exhibited disc swelling and hemorrhages.
    • Initial diagnosis suggested ischemic optic neuropathy.
    • Visual acuity remained preserved in most cases, with visual field changes in only one eye.

    Findings:

    • The observed ocular symptoms are consistent with amiodarone-induced papillopathy.
    • The presentation differs from typical ischemic optic neuropathy due to preserved visual acuity.

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    Implications:

    • This finding expands the known side effect profile of amiodarone hydrochloride.
    • Clinicians should consider amiodarone-induced papillopathy in patients with relevant symptoms.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanism and prevalence of this condition.