What it's for (Indications)
- This medicine is used for the treatment of ocular (eye) hypertension and open angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), either as an adjunct to beta-blockers or used alone in patients unresponsive to beta-blockers, or if beta-blockers are contraindicated.
Dosage Information
| Type | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Standard | Dosage and administration information are not provided in the available data. |
Safety & Warnings
Common Side Effects
- Patients using this medication may experience ocular (eye) burning, stinging, itching, blurred vision, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva), bitter taste, nausea, fatigue, and tearing.
Serious Warnings
- Black Box Warning: None
- Pregnant females are advised to consult their doctors before using this medicine.
- Lactating females are advised to consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
- Alcohol is prohibited; patients must avoid consuming alcohol while using this medicine.
- Caution is advised, and patients should consult their doctor before taking this medicine if they have hepatic (liver) impairment or a history of renal (kidney) calculi.
- This medication should be used with care in patients with chronic corneal (eye) defects, a history of intraocular surgery, or closed-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- It is generally considered safe to drive sometime after using this medicine.
How it Works (Mechanism of Action)
Mechanism not explicitly provided in the available data.
Commercial Brands (Alternatives)
No other brands found for this formula.