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Betaxolol Ophthalmic
Latest prescription information about Betaxolol Ophthalmic. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Betaxolol Ophthalmic
Pronunciation : be tax' oh lol
Trade Name(s):
India- Bulol Eye Drops, Glucoptic Eye Drops, Iobet Eye Drops, Ocubeta Eye Drops, Optipres Eye Drops, Optipres-S Eye Dps Eye Drops. International- Betoptic, Betoptic S. This medication is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Ophthalmic - Ocular HPT; Open-angle glaucoma: As 0.25 or 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop twice daily. How it should be taken : It comes as eye drops to instill over affected eyes as directed by your physician. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with respiratory or breathing problems, heart failure, diabetes, asthma, overactive thyroid, low blood sugar levels, blood flow problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. Side Effects : Eye - Photosensitivity, redness, itching sensation, inflammation, different pupil size, swelling, photophobia, blurred vision, foreign body sensation, dryness of the eyes, inflammation, discharge, pain, decreased visual acuity and crusty eyelashes. Heart - Slow heart rate, heart block and heart failure. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma, thickened bronchial secretions and respiratory failure. Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, dizziness, unsteadiness, headache, depression, drowsiness and increase in signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Miscellaneous - Hives, toxic skin necrolysis, hair loss and inflammation of tongue. * It may affect blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly. * Monitor eye pressure regularly while using this medication. Storage Conditions : Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children. |
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