Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop

Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop is used for treating ocular hypertension (by draining fluid from the eye) or increased pressure in the eye and open-angle glaucoma. It comes in the form of eye drops. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any ingredient of Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop. Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop is included in a class of medications called prostaglandin analogs.

This medication should not be taken by those who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding and have some eye infection, swelling, inflammation or injury. A doctor should be informed before starting this medication if you are allergic to any drug or food, will be having eye surgery, have any other type of glaucoma or are taking any medicine or drug (homeopathic, herbal or otherwise).

Some serious side effects of Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop include growth in number of eyelashes, blindness, bloody eye, change in colour vision, blurred vision, dryness in the eye, fever, chills, loss of strength, night blindness, redness, burning, itching, pain, swelling and tunnel vision. Some other side effects include body ache, cough, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, tiredness, eye discharge, excessive tearing, increased sensitivity to light, darkening of eyelashes and increase in growth of hair.

• Glaucoma

• Increased Intraocular Pressure

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Blurred Vision

• Burning Eyes

• Eye Swelling

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gloria 0.03% Eye Drop

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Lashisma Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

Careprost 0.03% W/V Eye Drop is a synthetic substance that mimics the action of natural prostaglandins to increase drainage of aqueous humor from the eyeballs through trabecular meshwork as well as uveoscleral tracts. This reduces intraocular pressure in the eyeballs.