[Retinopathy due to amino-4-quinoleines group of the synthetic antimalarial drugs (author's transl)]. 1979

P Labat, and B Fauxpoint, and A Carrica, and C Rivaud, and J Vedy

The use of overdoses of amino-4-quinoleines in non-malarial diseases has demonstrated various toxic actions on eyes. The most severe is retina lesion. Metabolism of these drugs and pathogeny of the lesions are discussed. With regard to aetiology, the main factor is overdose and duration of treatment. Clinical aspects are classified in three phases; the third one is divided in 5 stages. Treatment is only prophylactic.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010857 Pigment Epithelium of Eye The layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA; the CILIARY BODY; and the IRIS in the eye. Eye Pigment Epithelium
D012160 Retina The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent. Ora Serrata
D012164 Retinal Diseases Diseases involving the RETINA. Disease, Retinal,Diseases, Retinal,Retinal Disease
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000634 Aminoquinolines Quinolines substituted in any position by one or more amino groups.

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