| SKU | 345 |
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| Generic For | Trusopt |
| Generic Name | Dorzolamide |
| Manufacturer | Cipla, India |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 1 Bottle/s | US$ 13.50 | US$ 13.50 | |||
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| 3 Bottle/s | US$ 10.67 | US$ 32.0021%US$ 40.50 | |||
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| 6 Bottle/s | US$ 9.42 | US$ 56.5030%US$ 81.00 | |||
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Dorzox eye drops 2% contain Dorzolamide, prescribed to lower elevated pressure in the eye and treat glaucoma. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines that help lower the pressure in the eye. High intraocular pressure or IOP (fluid pressure inside the eye) is a major risk factor for glaucoma. Dorzolamide is mainly prescribed for treating glaucoma and other causes of high IOP.
Contraindications and safety advice for Dorzolamide
Dorzolamide is a sulfonamide, although it is administered topically. Therefore, the same types of side effects that are attributable to sulfonamides may occur with topical administration, including severe reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. If signs of serious reactions occur, discontinue the use of this medication.
The management of patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma requires therapeutic interventions in addition to ocular hypotensive agents. Dorzox drops have not been studied in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma. Possible side effects like visual disturbances may affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Do not use Dorzox eye drops if you have a known allergy to Dorzolamide. Also, before using this medication, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any other drugs, have liver or kidney disease, or have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not put any other eye drops into your eyes unless otherwise advised by your doctor. Allow at least 10 minutes between two different types of eye drops if you must use two eye drops. Dorzolamide can cause blurred vision temporarily. Be extra careful while driving or doing anything requiring high vision clarity.
Before using Dorzox eye drop 2% 5ml eye drop, tell your ophthalmologist about all other medicines you may be using, especially acetazolamide, methazolamide, or another pressure-reducing ophthalmic medication (brinzolamide). These medications can interact with Dorzolamide. These may not be the only drugs that can interact with Dorzolamide. There may be others. Never start a new medication without an ophthalmologist’s advice.
Dorzolamide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known if the medication is excreted in human milk. Because many medications are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious side effects. Dorzox eye drops in nursing infants; a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the medication, considering the importance of the medication to the mother.
Common Dorzolamide side effects
Some common Dorzolamide Dorzox eye drops side effects are blurred vision, double vision, drooping eyelids, burning or stinging in your eye, bitter or unusual taste in your mouth, dry eyes, feeling like something is in your eyes, nausea, or headache. If any side effects don’t subside after some time or deteriorate, stop using Dorzolamide and seek immediate medical help.
Some serious but rare Dorzox eye drop side effects are swelling or redness in the eye, discomfort in the eye, sensitivity to light, drainage, oozing or crusting of your eyes or eyelids, or signs of infection (fever, chills, and sore throat). These are not all the possible side effects due to Dorzolamide. There may be others. If you experience serious side effects, stop using this medication and get emergency medical attention.
How to take Dorzolamide dosage
The medication should be used as prescribed. One Dorzox eye drop should be used thrice daily in the affected eye. It may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic solutions to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical product is used, the drug should be used at least five minutes apart. Do not put Dorzox eye drops 5 ml while wearing contact lenses. This medication may have a preservative ingredient that can be absorbed into the soft contact lenses. Ensure a gap of at least 15 minutes after putting the eye drops before you wear your contact lenses.
Ensure a high degree of hygiene while handling ophthalmic drops, as chances of contamination are high. Avoid touching the tip of the medication bottle or dropper and protect it from contact with any surface. Put the Dorzox eye drops 5 ml as your doctor advises or as mentioned in the instructions. Putting an eye drop is quite simple and doesn’t require much assistance.
Dorzox eye drops have not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment and should, therefore, be used with caution in such patients.
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