Brinzolamide ophthalmic

Generic name: Brinzolamide Ophthalmic
Brand names: Azopt
Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension (1%)
Drug class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Usage of Brinzolamide ophthalmic

Brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Brinzolamide ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

brinzolamide ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using brinzolamide ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • eye pain, redness, or swelling;
  • sensitivity to light;
  • the feeling of something is in your eye;
  • stomach pain (upper right side);
  • jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
  • signs of eye infection--swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.

    • Common side effects of brinzolamide ophthalmic may include:

  • blurred vision; or
  • a bitter or unusual taste in your mouth.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Brinzolamide ophthalmic

    You should not use brinzolamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to brinzolamide.

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • narrow-angle glaucoma;
  • an allergy to sulfa drugs; or
  • kidney disease.

    • It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

    You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

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    How to use Brinzolamide ophthalmic

    Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension:

    One drop in the affected eye(s) three times a dayComments:-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least 10 minutes apart.Use: Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma

    Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle):

    One drop in the affected eye(s) three times a dayComments:-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least 10 minutes apart.Use: Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma

    Warnings

    Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

    What other drugs will affect Brinzolamide ophthalmic

    Tell your doctor if you use any other glaucoma medications.

    Other drugs may affect brinzolamide ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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