Betaxol 0.5%

Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep is a medicine used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma. It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of fluid and reduces the risk of vision loss. Always wash your hands before using Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time(s) each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first. The most common side effects are blurred vision, irritation or pain in the eye, watery eyes and headache. There are other, less common, side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious as Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep is absorbed into the systemic circulation. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects. You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, severe COPD or a serious heart condition. Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver or kidney disease. It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep should not be used if you are breastfeeding. Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

• Ocular hypertension • Glaucoma

Betaxolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker which has greater affinity for beta1-receptors and has little or no effect on beta2-receptors. It lacks intrinsic sympathomimetic but has little membrane-stabilising activity. It also causes the reduction of intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humour.

Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instil 1 drop of 0.5% solution bid. Ocular hypertension Adult: Instil 1 drop of 0.5% solution bid.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Common: • Eye discomfort • Headache • Watery eyes • Blurred vision

[UNSAFE] Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep may worsen these conditions. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Hypersensitivity.Sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure. Pregnancy .

Increased risk of bradycardia w/ digitalis glycosides. May cause mydriasis w/ epinephrine. Potential additive effect w/ oral Ca channel blockers, alpha-adrenergic blockers, antiarrhythmics (including amiodarone), parasympathomimetics, guanethidine. Increased risk of myocardial depression and hypotension w/ peripheral muscle relaxants (e.g. tubocurarine).

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Betaxolol 0.5% Eye prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

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