Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Ocular hypertension Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 1 drop Frequency: once daily Note: preferably in the evening; instill in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) as 0.004% solution |
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Indication: Open-angle glaucoma Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 1 drop Frequency: once daily Note: preferably in the evening; instill in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) as 0.004% solution |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Age: Child |
Dose: Safety and efficacy – not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Administration
- Apply one drop in affected eye(s) once daily
- Do not touch dropper tip
Side Effect
- Increased pigmentation of iris & periorbital tissue & increased pigmentation
- thickening
- elongation & growth of eyelashes (59%)
- Ocular hyperemia (35-50%)
- Decreased visual acuity (5-10%)
- Ocular discomfort (5-10%)
- Foreign body sensation (5-10%)
- Pain (5-10%)
- Pruritus (5-10%)
- Abnormal vision (1-4%)
- Blepharitis (1-4%)
- Blurred vision (1-4%)
- Cataract (1-4%)
- Conjunctivitis (1-4%)
- Dry eye (1-4%)
- Iris discoloration (1-4%)
- Keratitis (1-4%)
- Lid margin crusting (1-4%)
- Photophobia (1-4%)
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage (1-4%)
- Tearing (1-4%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
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Reduced therapeutic effect
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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 adverse reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. Discard the container 4 weeks after opening.
Data Sources
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