Azopt 1% (Brinzolamide)

Generic Azopt 1% (Brinzolamide)

Azopt Opthalmic Suspension is a medication used to treat ocular hypertension, or elevated pressure in the eyes, in patients suffering from glaucoma. An excessive amount of pressure within your eye can harm your vision. The way Azopt Opthalmic Suspension functions is by reducing the volume of fluid in the eye.

Azopt Information :

Uses :

Brinzolamide is used to treat glaucoma (open angle type) and other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension) that cause high intraocular pressure. Reduced intraocular pressure aids in the prevention of blindness. This drug acts by reducing the volume of fluid in the eye. It is a member of the group of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Never use Azopt Opthalmic Suspension if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Before using it, wash your hands, and give the bottle a good shake. If you wear contacts, be sure to take them out before applying them and wait at least fifteen minutes before doing so again. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication. If not, your eye’s pressure won’t be regulated, which could harm your vision.

Precautions & Warnings :

Please let your doctor know if you have an allergy to brinzolamide or any other medication. It is not advised for children under the age of 18 to take brinzolamide. It is not recommended that you use brinzolamide if you have hyperchloraemic acidosis (excessive blood acidity), are pregnant, nursing, or suffer from serious kidney problems. Brinzolamide may discolor soft contact lenses, so it is recommended that you take them out before using it. Please contact your doctor right away if you experience any new eye problems, an eye infection, or allergic reactions like itching, redness, or rash on the skin. It is recommended that you wait five minutes between using Brinzolamide and other eye drops. To avoid contaminating Brinzolamide and causing eye infections, please avoid touching the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids, or any surrounding area. Before taking brinzolamide, disclose any medical conditions you may have, such as dry eyes, corneal issues, narrow-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, kidney, or liver issues.

Side Effects :

The following is a brief summary of some of the mild side effects that Brinzolamide may have. Consult your physician or pharmacist, or review the prescribing information for Brinzolamide, to find out about additional mild side effects.

Brinzolamide solution mild side effects that have been documented include

• Eye itching

• Conjunctival hyperemia (inflammation in the eye)

• Dry eyes

• Burning eyes

• Eye pain or irritation

• Eye tearing

• Headaches

• Darker skin around your eye

Many medications have mild side effects that usually go away in a few days or weeks. Consult your physician or pharmacist, though, if they start to cause you problems.

Interactions :

Drug interactions can alter the way your prescriptions function or raise the possibility of severe side effects. Not every potential medication interaction is covered in this document. Make a list of everything you use, including over-the-counter and prescription medications as well as herbal remedies, and give it to your pharmacist and physician. Before beginning, stopping, or altering the dosage of any medication, get your doctor’s approval.

Overdose :

It could be dangerous to swallow this medication. If someone has overdosed and is exhibiting severe symptoms like unconsciousness or breathing difficulties Call 911. If not, immediately contact a poison control center.

Missed Dose : 

Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage :

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.