Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic drops – 0.25% drops: 1-2 drops Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic drops – 0.5% drops: 1-2 drops Frequency: once daily Note: may increase to 1 drop twice daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Child |
Dose: Not applicable – No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Clean eye area
- Don't touch tip
Side Effect
- Ocular stinging
- burning
- blepharoconjunctivitis
- blepharitis
- decreased visual acuity
- band keratopathy
- erythema
- iridocyclitis
- conjunctivitis and itching sensation
- bradycardia
- CVA
- syncope
- arrhythmia
- heart block
- hypotension
- cerebral ischeamia
- bronchospasm
- Rarely reduced corneal sensitivity and tearing
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Reserpine, Calcium Channel Blockers (Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Felodipine, Nicardipine, Isradipine), Beta-adrenergic blockers, Digitalis glycosides, Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Flecainide, Propafenone, Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide), Guanethidine, Parasympathomimetics (Pilocarpine, Carbachol) (Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine)
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Additive hypotensive effect
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Epinephrine
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Mydriasis may occur
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Bronchial asthma
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Can trigger severe bronchospasm
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Severe COPD
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Risk of respiratory failure
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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