Trusopt 20mg Ophthalmic Solution
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 March 2015
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; 2 times daily if used with beta-blockers.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; safety in breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Timolol
- Betaxolol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to dorzolamide
- Severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min)
- Hepatic impairment
- Contact lens wearers
Common side effects
- Burning/stinging eyes
- Conjunctivitis
- Lid reactions
- Headache
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Do not use with soft contact lenses
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Administer other eye drops 10 mins apart
Serious warnings
- Risk of serious sulphonamide reactions
- Caution in patients with ocular surface disease
- Potential for corneal edema
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