Azopt(2gm+500mg)/100ml
Eye Drops
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Azopt may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing b... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Azopt is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To re... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Azopt alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Azopt is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your e... View More
Uses of Azopt
- Glaucoma
Side effects of Azopt
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Burning sensation
- Bitter taste
How to use Azopt
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 Azopt works
Azopt is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye ... View More
What if you forget to take Azopt?
If you miss a dose of Azopt, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your reg... View More
- Azopt helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side e... View More
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Remove contact lenses before using Azopt, and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of the me... View More
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instill 1 drop to the affected eye bid.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma <2 years Contraindicated >2 years Instill 1 drop to the affected eye bid.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 Not recommended.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of the components or sulphonamide. History or current bronchial asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV blo... View More
Mode of Action
Timolol maleate, a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker, reduces aqueous humor formation. Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, has actions simil... View More
Precaution
Hepatic impairment, mild to moderate renal impairment, children <2 yr. Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation. Prinzmetal's angina, cardiac disease, hypot... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dorzolamide Ocular burning, stinging, discomfort (33%),Bitter taste (25%),Superficial punctate keratitis (10-15%),Ocular allergic reactions (10%)... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; not recommended
Interaction
Additive hypotension and bradycardia with oral calcium channel blockers, catecholamine-depleting drugs or beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics (e.g. amiodaron... View More
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