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famotidine and Macular Degeneration

famotidine has been researched along with Macular Degeneration in 1 studies

Famotidine: A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Macular Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To report a case of anaphylactoid reaction in a woman after initial exposure to verteporfin and to alert physicians of this potentially life-threatening reaction."1.33Anaphylactoid reaction after verteporfin therapy. ( Doshi, AB; Jack, RL; Moshfeghi, DM, 2005)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Doshi, AB1
Moshfeghi, DM1
Jack, RL1

Other Studies

1 other study available for famotidine and Macular Degeneration

ArticleYear
Anaphylactoid reaction after verteporfin therapy.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 2005, Volume: 140, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Anaphylaxis; Diphenhydramine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Famotidine; Female; Fluo

2005