Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Open-angle glaucoma Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic drops – 1-2 drops Frequency: up to 4 times daily Note: Apply into the affected eye/s, adjusted according to response |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: Not recommended for children |
Administration
- Wash hands before use
- One drop in affected eye
Side Effect
- Headache/brow ache
- Accommodative change
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
- Visual impairment (dim, dark or “jumping” vision)
- Eye pain
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Other miotics
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Increased risk of toxic reactions
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Aminoglycosides, Clindamycin, Colistin, Cyclopropane, Halogenated inhalational anaesthetics, Quinine, Procainamide, Lithium, Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol)
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May reduce efficacy of pilocarpine
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Acute Iritis
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Can worsen inflammation
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Angle-Closure Glaucoma
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Can worsen eye pressure
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at room temperature and protect from light. It is desirable that the contents should not be used more than 4 weeks after first opening of the bottle.
Data Sources
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