Dorzolamide Eye Drops
(Dorzolamide)Dorzolamide Eye Drops Overview
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. Dorzolamide Eye Drops works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
How to Use Dorzolamide Eye Drops
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using dorzolamide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Dorzolamide Eye Drops is for use in the eye(s), usually one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day, or as directed by your doctor. To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. The preservative that may be found in some products may be absorbed by contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the eye drops with preservative. Wait at least 15 minutes after using Dorzolamide Eye Drops before putting in your contact lenses. Tilt your head back, look upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop in your eye. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use. If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 10 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye. Use Dorzolamide Eye Drops regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Keep using dorzolamide even if you feel well. Most people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eyes do not feel sick.
Dorzolamide Eye Drops Precautions
Before using dorzolamide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Dorzolamide Eye Drops may contain inactive ingredients (such as the preservative benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Dorzolamide Eye Drops, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,kidney disease, kidney stones, liver disease. If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use your current bottle of dorzolamide. You may be advised to start using a new bottle. After you apply Dorzolamide Eye Drops, your vision may become temporarily blurred or unstable. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely. During pregnancy, Dorzolamide Eye Drops should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if Dorzolamide Eye Drops passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Dorzolamide Eye Drops Misdose
If you miss a dose of Dorzolamide Eye Drops, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Dorzolamide Eye Drops Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.high doses of aspirin or related salicylates. Low-dose aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for specific medical reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Dorzolamide Eye Drops Side Effects
Temporary blurred vision, temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, sensitivity of eyes to light, bitter taste, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that Dorzolamide Eye Drops has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Dorzolamide Eye Drops do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects,vision changes, signs of a kidney stone (such as pain in the back/side/abdomen, nausea/vomiting, blood in the urine), yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual tiredness or weakness, easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills). Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects,eye redness or discharge that doesn't stop, eye or eyelid swelling, eye pain. A very serious allergic reaction to Dorzolamide Eye Drops is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction,rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Dorzolamide Eye Drops Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Dorzolamide Eye Drops is normally colorless. Discard the solution if it changes color, becomes cloudy, or develops particles. If you are using the single-use containers, discard any unused medication immediately after use. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Dorzolamide Eye Drops when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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