Dorzolamide

Dorzolamide is used by doctors to control high pressure that develops in the eyes, as a result of problems like ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. The drug acts as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and reduces the production of fluid and development of eye pressure.

The drug should be avoided if you are allergic to any substance that is present in it, or suffer from kidney issues. Medical professional do not recommend Dorzolamide to patients who are already using another type of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

Before you start using Dorzolamide provide your doctor with a detailed medical history and inform him about any kidney or liver problems, or any particular eye infection or injuries that you have had. Also let him know if you are pregnant or trying to conceive or even nursing a child. Give him a list of all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs that you are currently on as well.

Certain side effects of Dorzolamide that one may experience are bad mouth taste, light sensitivity, production of more tears, dryness of the eyes, burning or irritation in the eyes and blurry vision. If these side effects do not go away or become more severe get in touch with your medical provider immediately and seek treatment.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Glaucoma

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Altered Taste

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Burning Sensation In Eye

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Dortas 2% eye drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Dorzolamide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dorzolamide as ingredient

• Dortas-T Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Endor Plus Eye Drop

  Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dortim 0.5%/2% Eye Drop

  Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Misopt Eye Drop

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Dortas-T Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gludroz Eye Drop

  Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd

• Glutim D Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Glustop Eye Drop

  Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Dorzox 2% Eye Drop

  Cipla Ltd

• Dorzox T Eye Drop

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces the secretion of aqueous humour in the eye and slows down the formation of bicarbonate ions thereby reducing the transport of sodium and fluid. Thus decrease the intraocular pressure in conditions like open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, when instilled as an ophthalmic solution.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dorzolamide

• Dorzolamide-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00869

• DORZOLAMIDE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

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