Association between Tamsulosin and serious ophthalmic adverse events in older men following cataract surgery

Authors :: Bell, Chaim M.
Hatch, Wendy V.
Fischer, Hadas D.
Cernat, Geta
Paterson, J. Michael
Gruneir, Andrea
Gill, Sudeep S.
Bronskill, Susan E.
Anderson, Geoffrey M.
Rochon, Paula A.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. May 20, 2009, Vol. 301 Issue 19, p1991, 1996 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the increased risk of adverse events in men having undergone cataract surgery on having being recommended Tamsulosin or other drugs to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Results indicated that use of Tamsulosin within 14 days of cataract surgery led to many adverse ophthalmic events.

Subjects :: Aged men -- Health aspects
Tamsulosin hydrochloride -- Usage
Cataract -- Surgery
Cataract -- Complications and side effects
Prostate -- Hypertrophy
Prostate -- Care and treatment

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