Norepinephrine therapy in patients allergic to or intolerant of epinephrine

Bigger, J.F.

Annals of Ophthalmology 11(2): 183-186

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886
PMID: 434735
Document Number: 141548
Topical application of 2% norepinephrine produced a mean reduction in intraocular pressure of 20% in a group of patients with ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. In 15 patients who were allergic to or intolerant or epinephrine preparations, 10 patients were able to tolerate norepinephrine. Norepinephrine may be a possible alternative mode of therapy in patients who cannot tolerate or who are allergic to epinephrine therapy.

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