Information about Carteolol

Generic Name : Carteolol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Carteolol are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives

Trade Names/Brand Names of Carteolol

International :

Cartrol, Ocupress, Teoptic, Arteolol, Arteoptic, Calte, Cartéabak, Carteol, Cartéol, Cartrol, Elebloc, Endak, Glauteolol, Mikelan, Poenglaucol, Singlauc

Why is Carteolol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.

When should Carteolol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart diseases, asthma, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Carteolol?

The usual dose is one drop 1% solution in the affected eye(s) twice a day.

How should Carteolol be taken?

It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes.

What are the warnings and precautions for Carteolol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lung inflammation, COPD, heart block, overactive thyroid, low/high blood sugar levels, poor blood circulation, heart failure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

• It may cause blurred vision, decreased night vision, sensitivity to light, drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Carteolol?

Eye - Eye irritation, burning, tearing, blurred/ cloudy vision, sensitivity to light and decreased night vision.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, heart block, stroke, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm and palpitations.
Central Nervous System - Weakness, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, sinus inflammation, and taste perversion.
Body As a Whole - Difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
Skin - Hypersensitivity, including localized and generalized rash.
Respiratory - Asthma and respiratory failure.