Name: Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure in the eye.

Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) Drops Klar Sehen Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Betaxolol Ophthalmic	₹ 33.00 0.56%/1ml 5ml

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Drug information on Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) (Betaxolol Ophthalmic) from Klar Sehen Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Betaxolol Ophthalmic

Betaxolol Ophthalmic(Betoptic) generic Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure in the eye.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) may be prescribed

Glaucoma

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Ophthalmic - Ocular HPT; Open-angle glaucoma: As 0.25 or 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop twice daily.

Side effects of Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)

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.

How to use Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)?

It comes as eye drops to instill over affected eyes as directed by your physician.

When Should Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) not be taken? (Contraindications)

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

Warnings and Precautions for Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)

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.

Other Precautions for Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)

It may affect blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly.
Monitor eye pressure regularly while using this medication.

Storage Conditions for Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml)

Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.

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