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Ophthalmology Drugs c6cdd595

Drugs causing macular toxicity when given intravitreally-

A
Gentamycin
B
Vancomycin
C
Dexamethasone
D
Ceftazidime
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Gentamycino Intravitreal aminoglycosides (gentamycin, amikacin) are a reported cause of macular toxicity.o Aminoglycosides induced macular toxicity is thought to be partially due to the gravity-induced settling of drugs on the macula in supine position.o This may result in a higher concentration of drug locally at the macula.

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