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disulfiram and Optic Neuritis

disulfiram has been researched along with Optic Neuritis in 14 studies

Optic Neuritis: Inflammation of the optic nerve. Commonly associated conditions include autoimmune disorders such as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, infections, and granulomatous diseases. Clinical features include retro-orbital pain that is aggravated by eye movement, loss of color vision, and contrast sensitivity that may progress to severe visual loss, an afferent pupillary defect (Marcus-Gunn pupil), and in some instances optic disc hyperemia and swelling. Inflammation may occur in the portion of the nerve within the globe (neuropapillitis or anterior optic neuritis) or the portion behind the globe (retrobulbar neuritis or posterior optic neuritis).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Peripheral neuropathy and optic neuritis occurring in alcoholics are sometimes due to the toxic effects of disulfiram rather than to alcohol."3.65Peripheral neuropathy after disulfiram administration. ( Benjamin, S; Gardner-Thorpe, C, 1971)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199012 (85.71)18.7374
1990's2 (14.29)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
HUMBLET, M1
Lessell, S1
Geffray, L1
Dao, T1
Cevallos, R1
Veyssier, P1
Guillaume, S1
Joachim, M1
Hansen, PE1
Corydon, L2
Gardner-Thorpe, C1
Benjamin, S1
Leibold, JE1
Kirk, L1
Lereboullet, J1
van Oye, R1
Saraux, H1
Biais, B1
Jay, M1
Perdriel, G1
Chevaleraud, J1

Reviews

1 review available for disulfiram and Optic Neuritis

ArticleYear
Drugs having a toxic effect on the optic nerve.
    International ophthalmology clinics, 1971, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Contraceptives, Oral; Digitalis G

1971

Other Studies

13 other studies available for disulfiram and Optic Neuritis

ArticleYear
[Chronic retrobulbar neuritis from antabuse].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1953, Volume: 104

    Topics: Alcoholism; Disease; Disulfiram; Humans; Neuritis; Optic Nerve; Optic Nerve Diseases; Optic Neuritis

1953
Toxic metabolic disorders of myelin --ophthalmological features.
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1983, Volume: 208 Pt 1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amblyopia; Child; Child, Preschool; Chloramphenicol; Contraceptives, Oral,

1983
[Retrobulbar optic neuritis caused by disulfiram (Espéral): a case].
    La Revue de medecine interne, 1995, Volume: 16, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Deterrents; Disulfiram; Humans; Male; Optic Neuritis

1995
[Optic neuropathy from disulfiram (Antabuse): an observation].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1998, Volume: 268

    Topics: Alcohol Deterrents; Disulfiram; Humans; Optic Neuritis

1998
[Optic neuritis and polyneuropathy after treatment with disulfiram (Antabus)].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1979, Oct-29, Volume: 141, Issue:44

    Topics: Disulfiram; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Neuritis; Polyneuropathies

1979
Peripheral neuropathy after disulfiram administration.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1971, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Brain; Disulfiram; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Neuritis; Peripheral

1971
[Should we contnue to use disulfiram (Antabus)].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1973, Jul-09, Volume: 135, Issue:28

    Topics: Alcoholism; Disulfiram; Humans; Optic Neuritis; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Scotoma

1973
[Adverse effects of disulfiram. Undetected disulfiram-alcohol reactions].
    Revue neurologique, 1972, Volume: 126, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholic Intoxication; Alcoholism; Cognition Disorders; Disulfiram; Drug Interactions; Ethan

1972
[Optic neuritis and polyneuropathy and disulfiram (Antabus) therapy].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1973, Jul-09, Volume: 135, Issue:28

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Disulfiram; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Leg; Male; Optic Neuritis; Polyneuropathie

1973
[Harmful effects of common drugs on the visual apparatus. Various drugs].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1972, Volume: 160, Issue:1

    Topics: Disulfiram; Eye Diseases; Fluoresceins; Humans; Optic Neuritis; Photography; Skin Tests; Vision Diso

1972
[Optic neuritis caused by disulfiram].
    Annales d'oculistique, 1970, Volume: 203, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Disulfiram; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Neuritis; Scotoma; Visual Acuity

1970
[Alcoholism on Réunion].
    Annales medico-psychologiques, 1965, Volume: 123, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcoholism; Apomorphine; Disulfiram; Fatty Liver; Female; Gastritis; Humans; Indi

1965
[Apropos of a further case of optic neuritis due to disulfiram].
    Bulletin des societes d'ophtalmologie de France, 1966, Volume: 66, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Disulfiram; Female; Humans; Optic Neuritis

1966