GENERIC NAME: BRINZOLAMIDE - OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION (brin-ZOHL-uh-mide)
BRAND NAME(S): Azopt
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat elevated eye (intraocular) pressure in glaucoma (open angle).
HOW TO USE: This medication is generally used three times daily by placing one drop in the affected eye(s) as directed by your doctor. Shake the medication bottle well before use. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying these eye drops. You may put them back in, 15 minutes after applying the drops. To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace cap after use. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least ten minutes before applying other medications. Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, tearing; bitter, sour or unusual taste; dry eyes; headache; diarrhea; nausea; and dizziness may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you notice any of the following serious side effects, stop using this medication and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: eye/eyelid problems (e.g., swelling, pain, redness, or discharge). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects: stomach pain, dark urine, easy bruising or bleeding, vision changes, persistent sore throat, fever. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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