GENERIC NAME: METIPRANOLOL - OPHTHALMIC (met-eh-PRAN-oh-lol, off-THAL-mick)

BRAND NAME(S): Optipranolol

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

USES: This medication is used to treat pressure within the eye (glaucoma, intraocular hypertension).

HOW TO USE: Use this medication as directed. Try to use it at the same time each day to get into a routine of using this. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying these eye drops. You may put them back in, 15 minutes after applying the drops. Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip; do not let the tip touch your eye or any other surface; do not rinse the dropper after use. 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 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 stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. 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. 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, depression. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.