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Dorzolamide is mainly used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or any other any kind of eye diseases. Lowering the high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medicine works by decreasing the amount of fluid with the eye.
This medicine is used for the treatment of ocular (eye) hypertension and open angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) either as an adjunct to beta blockers or used alone in patients unresponsive to beta-blockers, or if beta blockers are contraindicated.
Patients using this medication may experience ocular (eye) burning, stinging, itching, blurred vision, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva), bitter taste, nausea, fatigue and tearing are some of the side effects.
Pregnant females are advised to consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Lactating females are advised to consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
It is safe to drive sometime after using this medicine.
Caution is advised, better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Caution is advised, better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Alcohol is prohibited. Please avoid consuming alcohol while using this medicine.
This medication should be used with care in patients with hepatic (liver) impairment, history of renal (kidney) calculi, chronic corneal (eye) defects, history of intraocular surgery, closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or sulphonamide hypersensitivity.
This medication should not be used in patients with severe renal (kidney) impairment or hyperchloremic (increased chloride levels in blood) acidosis (pH level of body drops below 7.35).
What is the recommended dosage in adults?
Monotherapy is 1 drop 3 times daily.
How to store this medication?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate, depending on the medicine type and manufacturer. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Do I need to cover my eyes following cataract surgery?
You may be asked to wear sun glasses or avoid sun exposure for some time following cataract surgery. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will this medicine affect my vision?
You may be required to close your eyes for 10-15 after using this medicine so tasks like driving should be avoided immediately after use. Rarely does this medicine cause vision changes.
When do I contact my prescriber?
Contact your prescriber if there is pain in the eye, eye infection redness, burning, changes in vision, no improvement or worsening conditions
How do I use this medication?
Tilt your head back, look upward, add drops to your eye. Close your eye and roll eyeball in all directions. Do not blink for 30 seconds.
Are there any interaction of this with other medications?
Yes, this medication interacts with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Leave an interval of 10 mins if using other ophthalmic preps.
Disclaimer
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