Brinzolamide
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use brinzolamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to brinzolamide.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
narrow-angle glaucoma; an allergy to sulfa drugs ; or kidney disease.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction ( fever , sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
brinzolamide ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using brinzolamide ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have:
eye pain, redness, or swelling; sensitivity to light; the feeling of something is in your eye; stomach pain (upper right side); jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or signs of eye infection --swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.
Common side effects of brinzolamide ophthalmic may include:
blurred vision; or a bitter or unusual taste in your mouth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
0.5 mg (0.5 (0.5)) 8 hourly Ophthalmic — Or 1% drops.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor if you use any other glaucoma medications.
Other drugs may affect brinzolamide ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Eye Drops, Susp Store Below 40°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
AZOPT
ActiveALCON SCIENTIFIC SERVICE.
DML: AZOPT
Eye Drops
1 additional record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.