Azopt Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Brinzolamide

Indications/Uses

Elevated IOP in ocular HTN or open-angle glaucoma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 drop into conjunctival sac of affected eye bd. Max: Not to exceed 1 drop tds.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to brinzolamide or sulphonamides. Hyperchloraemic acidosis. Severe renal impairment.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if serious reactions or hypersensitivity occur. Risk of metabolic acidosis. Patients w/ compromised corneas eg, w/ DM or corneal dystrophies; low endothelial cell count. May cause eye irritation due to benzalkonium Cl. Remove contact lens prior to application & wait at least 15 min before reinsertion. Not recommended to use w/ another carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended in hepatic & severe renal impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy. Lactation. Not recommended in childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Blurred vision, eye irritation & pain, ocular discomfort & hyperaemia; dysgeusia.

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Drug Interactions

Potential additive effect w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiglaucoma Preparations

ATC Classification

S01EC04 - brinzolamide ; Belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Azopt ophth susp 10 mg/mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Azopt

brinzolamide

Manufacturer:

Novartis

Distributor:

DKSH