Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: TIMOLOL - DORZOLAMIDE - EYE DROPS (TIE-moh-lohl WITH door-ZOHL-uh-mide)

BRAND NAME(S): Cosopt

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

USES: This product contains two drugs used to treat increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma).

HOW TO USE: 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, generally twice daily. 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 five minutes before applying other medications. Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

SIDE EFFECTS: Taste disturbance, dizziness, nausea, headache or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: eye pain/redness/discomfort, vision problems. Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, mental/mood changes, cold/painful hands or feet, yellowing eyes or skin, fever, persistent sore throat, rapid weight gain. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/irregular heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.