Asinol 0.5%0.50%
Eye Drops
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Asinol 0.5% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Asinol 0.5% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Asinol 0.5% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Asinol 0.5% is a beta-blocker used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension or open angl... View More
Uses of Asinol 0.5%
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Asinol 0.5%
- Burning eyes
- Stinging in the eyes
How to use Asinol 0.5%
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Asinol 0.5% works
Asinol 0.5% is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Asinol 0.5%?
If you miss a dose of Asinol 0.5%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Asinol 0.5% helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Asinol 0.5% may worsen these conditions.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular hypertension Adult: Initial: The usual starting dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day. Reduce to ... View More
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product; bronchial asthma; history of bronchial asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; sinus br... View More
Mode of Action
Exact mechanism of ocular hypotensive effect is unclear, but it is thought to be related to reduction of aqueous humour formation. beta-blockade also ca... View More
Precaution
Observe patients receiving topical timolol and a systemic ß-adrenergic blocking agent concomitantly for potential additive effects on IOP and/or systemi... View More
Side Effect
>10% Burning or stinging (38%) >1% Blurred vision (4-10%),Cataract (4-10%),Conjunctivitis (4-10%),Decreased visual acuity (4-10%),Headache (4-10%),... View More
Interaction
Concomitant admin w/ reserpine may increase hypotension and bradycardia. Additive effects w/ other antihypertensives (e.g. hydralazine, methyldopa). Inc... View More
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