Dorzopt 20 mg Eye Drops
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
1 drop in affected eye(s) 3 times daily as monotherapy; 2 times daily with beta-blockers.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; safety during breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Timolol
- Betaxolol
- Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to dorzolamide
- Moderate to severe renal impairment
- Contact lens use
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Burning and stinging
- Conjunctivitis
Counselling Points
- Remove contact lenses before use
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Use with caution in dry eye patients
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe allergic reactions
- Caution in patients with renal calculi
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