Dorzolamide

Therapeutic Group

Anti-glaucoma Preparations And Miotics

Indication Dosage

Raised Intra-ocular Pressure In Ocular Hypertension, Open-angle Glaucoma, and Pseudo-exfoliative Glaucoma (monotherapy): 

  • Adult: Apply 3 Times A Day 

Raised Intra-ocular Pressure In Ocular Hypertension, Open-angle Glaucoma, Pseudo-exfoliative Glaucoma (as Adjunct To Beta-blocker): 

  • Adult: Apply Twice Daily

Content

  • Eye Drop 2%: Dorzolamide (hci) 2%.

Pregnancy

Avoid

Stability

  • Diuretic: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Contra Indications

  • Severe Renal Impairment Or Hyperchloraemic Acidosis.

Precautions

  • Severe Renal Impairment Or Hyperchloraemic Acidosis.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Asthenia
  • Ocular Irritation
  • Headache
  • Bitter Taste
  • Blurred Vision
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Eyelid Inflammation
  • Lacrimation
  • Nausea
  • Super Ficialpunctate Keratitis
  • Iridocyclitis.
  • Rare: Contact Dermatitis
  • Corneal Oedema
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Epistaxis
  • Eyelid Crusting

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