Carteolol ophthalmic

Generic name: Carteolol Ophthalmic
Brand names: Ocupress
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (1%)
Drug class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Usage of Carteolol ophthalmic

Carteolol is a beta-blocker that reduces pressure inside the eye.

Carteolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

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

Carteolol ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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

severe itching, burning, or irritation in or around your eye;

bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;

heart problems--swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath; or

signs of eye infection--swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.

Common side effects of carteolol ophthalmic may include:

eye redness, irritation, or burning;

watery eyes;

blurred or cloudy vision;

droopy or puffy eyelids;

headache, dizziness, weakness;

stuffy nose, sinus pain;

altered sense of taste;

sleep problems (insomnia);

decreased night vision; or

your eyes may be more sensitive to light.

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 Carteolol ophthalmic

You should not use this carteolol ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);

slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint;

severe heart failure; or

a heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

breathing problems such as bronchitis or emphysema;

heart disease, congestive heart failure;

diabetes;

a stroke or blood clot;

a thyroid disorder; or

a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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How to use Carteolol ophthalmic

Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension:

One drop in the affected eye(s) twice a dayComments:-If the intraocular pressure is not at a satisfactory level, concomitant therapy with pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or epinephrine or dipivefrin, and/or systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as acetazolamide, may be instituted.Use: Lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and intraocular hypertension

Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle):

Warnings

You should not use carteolol ophthalmic if you have asthma, severe COPD, or serious heart problems such as very slow heartbeats, heart failure, or "AV block."

What other drugs will affect Carteolol ophthalmic

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

a beta blocker--atenolol, Carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect carteolol ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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