DOZYPRESS-T
DORZOLAMIDE AND TIMOLOL · by REMINGTON
Composition
Eye Drop: Dorzolamide (as HCI) 2%, timolol (as maleate) 0.5%.
Indications & Dosage
Raised intraocular pressure in open angle glau-coma or pseudo exfoliation glaucoma: Adults: 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.
Contraindications
Cardiac failure, severe renal impairment, history of bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, cardiogenic shock, hyperchloraemic acidosis, soft contact lenses.
Precautions
Angina, uncontrolled heart failure, severe peripheral and central vascular disorders, hypotension, history of severe cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, myasthenia gravis, history or renal calculi, hypersensitivity to sulphonamides.
Interactions
Leave interval of 10 min, if applying other topical ophthalmic agents.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Not recommended, avoid
Side Effects
Local irritation, ocular irritation, headache, bitter taste, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, eyelid inflammation, corneal erosion, urolithiasis, possible systemic effects.