What meds cause Glaucoma?

by Admin on March 2, 2010

Does anyone know if any of the following meds can cause glaucoma?

Prograf
Cellcept
Warfarin
Levothyroxin
Cozaar
Lisinopril
Ferrous Sulfate
Procrit

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Dr Frank March 2, 2010 at 7:04 pm

tacrolimus (Prograf) no
mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept) no
Warfarin no
levothyroxine no
losartan (Cozaar) no
lisinopril no
Ferrous sulphate no
epoetin ( Procrit) no

None have been linked to glaucoma as a side effect.

bananas!!! March 2, 2010 at 7:04 pm

i thought glaucoma was what you put on nachos.

gangadharan nair March 2, 2010 at 7:04 pm

Secondary glaucoma is caused by:
* Drugs such as corticosteroids (prednisone or cortisone)
According to Leonard Levine, Ph.D., certain drugs can "impair the biological health of the visual system." For example, the Physicians’ Desk Reference lists 94 medications that can cause glaucoma, including antihypertensives, antidepressants, and steroids, such as cortisol, which can destroy vital collagen tissue in the eye. Both herbal ephedrine and pseudoephedrine have central nervous system (CNS) stimulating properties. Ephedrine is the stronger of the two, but both are considered stronger than caffeine. The glaucomatous person should avoid these substances, particularly Ma-huang, licorice, and belladonna.
Note: Antihistamines can increase pressure within the eye. If using drugs for other conditions, always inform your doctor of an existing glaucoma condition to avoid prescribing drugs that might adversely affect the disease. Obviously, it behooves individuals relying upon prescription drugs to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the side effects.
The use of certain medications that inhibit cholinergic response has been linked to a higher incidence of glaucoma. An anticholinergic drug blocks acetylcholine receptors, resulting in the inhibition of parasympathetic nerve impulses. This action would make stronger the sympathetic nervous system, an action that could dilate the pupil and relax the iris sphincter. Dilation of the pupil could make smaller the passage between the iris and cornea, complicating the exit of the aqueous humor.
Difficult question. I can’t find any answer in spite of thorough search.
Answer:Losartan or Lisinopril (Not sure). Side effects of both medicines include swelling of the eye.

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