Composition
Eye Drop 1%/2%: Carteolol HCI 1/0/2%.
Indications & Dosage
Ocular hypertension, chronic open angle glau-coma and some secondary glaucoma: Adults: 1 drop of 1% in the affected eye two times daily. If response inadequate use 1 drop of 2% in the affected eye two times daily.
Contraindications
Cardiac insufficiency, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, soft contact lenses.
Precautions
Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block cardiogenic shock, right ventricular insufficiency due to pulmonary hypertension or congestive heart failure, diabetes.
Interactions
Systemic beta-blockers.
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Not recommended.
Side Effects
Ocular irritation, itching, burning, pain, blurred vision, photophobia, xerosis, conjunctival dis-charge, corneal disorders, hyperaemia, vertigo, diffuse superficial keratitis, bradycardia, rash, bronchospasm, dyspnoea headache, lassitude.