Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 1 drop Frequency: three times daily, approximately 8 hours apart Note: 0.1%, 0.15%, or 0.2% ophthalmic solution |
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Indication: Ocular redness caused by minor eye irritations |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 1 drop Frequency: every 6-8 hours Note: 0.025% ophthalmic solution; instill in the affected eye(s) |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: less than 2 years |
Dose: Not applicable – Not applicable Note: Contraindicated |
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Age: greater than 2 years |
Dose: Solution – 1 drop Frequency: twice daily to three times daily |
Administration
- Clean hands thoroughly before use
- Tilt head back and pull lower eyelid down
Side Effect
- Oral dryness
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Eye pruritus
- Rash
- Photophobia
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia
- Blepharitis
- Eye discharge
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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CNS depressants
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Possibility of additive or potentiating effect
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Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol), Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil), Cardiac glycosides
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Caution when used together
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at below 30°C in a dry place protected from light. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface. It is desirable that the contents should not be used more than one month after first opening of the bottle.
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