What is dorzolamide eye drops used for?
Ophthalmic dorzolamide is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Dorzolamide is in a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
What are the side effects of dorzolamide timolol eye drops?
Dorzolamide and timolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- taste changes (bitter, sour, or unusual taste)
- eye burning or stinging.
- itchy eyes.
- dry eyes.
- eye tearing.
- dizziness.
What are the side effects of dorzolamide?
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 persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How long can you use dorzolamide?
Bottles of eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened, so do not use the drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This will help to prevent the risk of eye infections. Single-dose units should be used as soon as the unit is opened.
Can Dorzolamide cause heart palpitations?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: dizziness, slow/irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, mental/mood changes, coldness/numbness/pain in the hands or feet.
Can I refrigerate Dorzolamide?
Conclusions: The use of refrigerated fixed combination of dorzolamide 2% plus timolol 0.5% (COSOPT) solution is associated with less ocular discomfort than the use of the same fixed combination at room temperature.
Is there a sulfonamide in dorzolamide hydrochloride?
Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution contains dorzolamide, a sulfonamide; and although administered topically, it is absorbed systemically.
How often to use dorzolamide hydrochloride in the eye?
The dose is one drop of dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution in the affected eye (s) two times daily. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ].
How to report side effects of dorzolamide in Canada?
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. PRECAUTIONS: Before using dorzolamide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
How many milligrams of dorzolamide are in timolol maleate?
Dosage Forms and Strengths Ophthalmic solution containing dorzolamide 20 mg/mL (2%) equivalent to 22.26 mg/mL of dorzolamide hydrochloride USP, and timolol 5 mg/mL (0.5%) equivalent to 6.83 mg/mL of timolol maleate USP.