Aristomol 0.25%0.25%
Eye Drops
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Aristomol 0.25% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the de... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Aristomol 0.25% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the b... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Aristomol 0.25% 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
Aristomol 0.25% is a beta-blocker used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension or open ... View More
Uses of Aristomol 0.25%
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Aristomol 0.25%
- Burning eyes
- Stinging in the eyes
How to use Aristomol 0.25%
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 Aristomol 0.25% works
Aristomol 0.25% is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressu... View More
What if you forget to take Aristomol 0.25%?
If you miss a dose of Aristomol 0.25%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back t... View More
- Aristomol 0.25% 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 Aristomol 0.25% 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: As eye drop soln: Initial: Instill 1 drop of 0.25% soln to affected eye(s) twice daily, inc... 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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