Anticholinesterase Therapy for Patients with Ophthalmoplegia Following Snake Bites: Report of Two Cases
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 631-633, 2004.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-109211
ABSTRACT
Although ophthalmoplegia following snake bites is not indicative of a serious neurotoxic complication, symptoms of diplopia, dizziness and ocular discomfort can be emotionally devastating for patients. The authors experienced two cases of ophthalmoplegia following snake bites in Korea. The patients complained of diplopia that had developed several hours after the snake bites. The diplopia did not improve with antivenom treatment, but resolved completely after several injections of neostigmine.
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Main subject:
Snake Bites
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Ophthalmoplegia
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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Diplopia
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Neostigmine
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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