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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Medknow Publications and Staff Society of Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
ISSN: 0022-3859
EISSN: 0022-3859
Vol. 48, No. 4, 2002, pp. 327-328 		Bioline Code: jp02109
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Vol. 48, No. 4, 2002, pp. 327-328

 en Letter to the Editor - Topical Beta Blockers and Atrioventricular Block in the Elderly
Ruiz-Ruiz FJ, Perez-Calvo JI, Sanjuan-Cuartero R

Abstract

Ophthalmic beta-blocker solutions are commonly used in the treatment of glaucoma. Among them, timolol is known to cause bradycardia and atrio-ventricular (AV) block.1,2 Levobunolol, another topical beta-blocker solution is known to be associated with cardiovascular side effects.3 We report a case of second degree AV block due to topical administration of carteolol. Such an association has not been reported before.

 
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