Abstract “Buscopan”(hyoscine-n-butylbromide, HBB) is a smooth muscle relaxant regularly
used in radiological and endoscopic procedures. One unwanted effect is temporary …

Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) is commonly used by radiologists in the UK as a
hypotonic agent in double-contract gastrointestinal studies. A history of glaucoma is still …

Results FIRST TRIAL (Figs 2 to 4) On an average, the mydriasis started after IO to 15
minutes, reached its maximum in I5 to 30 minutes, and lasted for 6 to 7 days. None of these …

The drug of choice for pupillary dilatation for ophthalmoscopy is tropicamide (Mydriacyl) 0 5,
o, on account of its rapid onset, producing a mydriasis of short duration with minimal effect …

SIR,-I refer to the articles'2 in which the observation of uveitis in patients being treated for
glaucoma with metipranalol was noted. I wish to report similar findings of uveitis in eight …

Results Facial Blocks.-The results of a consecutive series of 26 facial blocks for
blepharospasm are summarized in Table I (overleaf). The initial effect was roughly …

SIR,-Noting with interest Mr. CAL Palmer's report (January 5, p. 38) of four cases of toxic
amblyopia during pheniprazine therapy, we would like to report a case seen here recently in …

Results Simple Glaucoma.-Two cases showed, if anything, a slight rise of tension (from 30 to
35 mm. Hg Schiotz) in the glaucomatous eye about two hours after the administration …

Methods and results The study took place during a single ophthalmic outpatient clinic.
Oxybuprocaine (Benoxinate) was supplied in glass mnultiple application dropper bottles …

The safety of topical à ╒blockers in glaucoma treatment Page 1 Clinical Practice The safety of
topical B-blockers in glaucoma treatment Ivan Goldberg While adverse effects are uncommon …