TIMOZOL
DORZOLAMIDE · by VALOR
Composition
Eye Drop 2%: Dorzolamide (HCI) 2%.
Indications & Dosage
Raised intra-ocular pressure in ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma (monotherapy): Adult: Apply 3 times a day. Raised intra-ocular pressure in ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma (as adjunct to beta-blocker): Adult: Apply twice daily.
Contraindications
Severe renal impairment or hyperchloraemic acidosis.
Precautions
Hepatic impairment, history of renal calculi, chronic corneal defects, history of intraocular surgery, low endothelial cell count, systemic absorption follows topical application
Interactions
Leave interval of 10 min, if using other ophthalmic preps.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Not recommended, avoid
Side Effects
Asthenia, ocular irritation, headache, bitter taste, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, eyelid inflammation, lacrimation, nausea, super ficialpunctate keratitis, iridocyclitis. Rare: Contact dermatitis, corneal oedema, dizziness, dry mouth, epistaxis, eyelid crusting