brinzolamide-ophthalmic suspension (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially to sulfas drugs), other eye conditions, kidney or liver disease. This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: dorzolamide and other glaucoma eye drops, oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., acetazolamide, dichlorphenamide, methazolamide), high-dose salicylates (e.g., aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis).
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Eye examinations and intraocular pressure will be monitored periodically to evaluate your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 39 and 86 degrees F (4 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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