AZOPT Eye Drops, Suspension
Brinzolamide 1% Eye prep
1%
AesculapiusFarmaceutici S.r.l
| Pack size | 1 Dropper Container (5 ml) |
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| Retail Price | 29.20 AED |
Indications
AZOPT Eye Drops, Suspension is used for:
Open-angle glaucoma , ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 1% susp: Instill 1 drop 2-3 times/day.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
May be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure; if more than one topical ophthalmic drug being used, administer at least ten min apart
Contra Indications
Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Precautions
Hepatic and renal impairment; pregnancy. Efficacy has not been established in angle-closure glaucoma. Ensure an interval of at least 10 minutes between admin of different ophthalmic solutions.
Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; not recommedned (discontinue drug or do not nurse)
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; not recommedned (discontinue drug or do not nurse)
Interactions
Brinzolamide: Concurrent use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may lead to additive systemic effects. Concurrent use w/ high-dose salicylates may lead to toxicity.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Brinzolamide 1% Eye prep :
1-10%
Blurred vision (5-10%), Dysgeusia (5-10%), Blepharitis (1-5%), Dermatitis (1-5%), Dry eye (1-5%), Foreign body sensation (1-5%), Headache (1-5%), Hyperemia (1-5%), Ocular discharge (1-5%), Ocular discomfort (1-5%), Ocular keratitis (1-5%), Ocular pain (1-5%), Ocular pruritus (1-5%), Rhinitis (1-5%)
<1%
Allergic reactions, Alopecia, Chest pain, Conjunctivitis, Diarrhea, Diplopia, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Dyspnea, Dyspepsia, Eye fatigue, Hypertonia, Keratoconjunctivitis, Keratopathy, Kidney pain, Lid margin crusting or sticky sensation, Nausea, Pharyngitis, Tearing, Urticaria
Mechanism of Action
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases secretion of aqueous humor thus reducing intraocular pressure.
Note
AZOPT 1% Eye Drops, Suspension manufactured by AesculapiusFarmaceutici S.r.l. Its generic name is Brinzolamide 1% Eye prep. AZOPT is availble in Saudi Arabia.
Farmaco SA drug index information on AZOPT Eye Drops, Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.