GENERIC NAME: CARTEOLOL - OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION (kar-TEE-oh-lol, off-THAL-mick)

BRAND NAME(S): Ocupress

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: This medication is used to treat glaucoma and to reduce pressure in the eye.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication as directed. Try to use it at the same time each day to get into a routine of taking this. Do not stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. 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 no rinse the dropper. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied. Other side effects reported include brow ache, tearing and sensitivity to light. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, eye pain, swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems, breathing trouble, slow or irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness or depression while using this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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