Azopt Eye Drop

Description Of Azopt Eye Drop

Azopt Eye Drop is commonly available in the form of a solution, to be managed as eye drops. It is mainly used to reduce elevated levels of pressure in the eye, especially in patients suffering from ocular hypertension and / or open-angle glaucoma. This drug is an inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase, which causes an increased amount of fluid to be present in the eye. Hence, which further leads to a reduction in the ocular pressure.

Azopt Eye Drop Chemical Name

Brinzolamide

Azopt Eye Drop Manufacturer

Alcon Laboratories

Uses of Azopt Eye Drop

Azopt Eye Drop is help in the treatment of glaucoma.

What is Azopt Eye Drop?

Azopt Eye Drop is used for Open angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension and other conditions. Azopt Eye Drop may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicament guide.

How Azopt Eye Drop working?

Azopt Eye Drop is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

How is Azopt Eye Drop used?

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your health care physician. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without piteous it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the drug inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Azopt Eye Drop Indications

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not manage in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the health care physician if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed.

Dosage

Azopt Eye Drop

Contraindication Of Azopt Eye Drop

• Hypersensitivity to Azopt Eye Drop is a contraindication. In addition, Azopt Eye Drop should not be used if you have subsequent conditions:
• Adolescents under the age of 18 years
• Allergic
• Children
• Fever
• Infants

Adverse effects

• Stinging in the eyes
• Blurred vision
• Burning eyes

Precautions And Warnings

Azopt Eye Drop may be Insecure to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown hostile effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be admissible despite the risk.

Azopt Eye Drop is probably Insecure to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the medicine could represent a significant risk to the baby.

When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medicament in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Storage

Store at room temperature or in a refrigerator.Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all tablet out of the reach of seed and pets.