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Carteolol
Latest prescription information about Carteolol. 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 : Carteolol
Trade Name(s):
International- Cartrol, Ocupress, Teoptic, Arteolol, Arteoptic, Calte, Cartéabak, Carteol, Cartéol, Cartrol, Elebloc, Endak, Glauteolol, Mikelan, Poenglaucol, Singlauc. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart diseases, asthma, and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : The usual dose is one drop 1% solution in the affected eye(s) twice a day. How it should be taken : It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes. Special Instruction : * 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. Side Effects : 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. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 25°C), and protect from light. |
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