Amiodarone-induced multiorgan toxicity with ocular findings on confocal microscopy
Articles > Article ยท 2015
Authors: SuzanGuven Yilmaz, Ugur Turk, BenguGerceker Turk, Esref Tuncer, Emin Alioglu, Tugrul Dereli
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, International, Scopus, 2015, vol 22, pp 258-258
Summary
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that can adversely effect various organs including lungs, thyroid gland, liver, eyes, skin, and nerves. The risk of adverse effects increases with high doses and prolonged use. We report a 54-year-old female who presented with multiorgan toxicity after 8 months of low dose (200 mg/day) amiodarone treatment. The findings of confocal microscopy due to amiodarone-induced keratopathy are described. Amiodarone may cause multiorgan toxicity even at lower doses and for shorter treatment periods.