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
Side effects of Azopt
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
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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