Monday August 27, 2007
Amiodarone induced optic neuritis !


Amiodarone is one of the most commonly used medicine in ICU. In past, we have done many pearls related to IV amiodarone.

One of the other unusual and common presentation of Amiodarone toxicity is optic neuritis. Optic neuritis may occur at any time following initiation of therapy. If any symptoms of visual impairment appear, like change in visual acuity or decrease in peripheral vision, prompt ophthalmic consult is recommended.


Related previous pearls:

Why we call it Am-iod-arone

Amiodarone Neurotoxicity !

Amiodarone induced phlebitis

Etiology of Hypotension from intravenous Amiodarone




References: Click to get abstract/article

1. Cordarone from rxlist.com