Description
Azopt Eye Drops Interactions and Uses
Chemical Name BRINZOLAMIDE (brin-ZOH-la-mide)
Azopt eye drops (Brinzolamide)
Azopt generic belongs to the class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is widely available as eye drops. The main function of Azopt eye drops is to reduce the high pressure inside the eye for people due to glaucoma. Fluid is constantly being produced and secreted out of the eye. When this fluid is not removed out of the eye properly, or too much fluid is produced, the pressure inside the eye tends to increase. Brinzolamide works by reducing the amount of fluid produced by the eye.
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Fact Table |
Formula |
C12H21N3O5S3 |
License |
FDA approved |
Bioavailability |
Not applicable for topical ocular administration |
Legal status |
Prescription only (Rx) |
Chemical Name |
Brinzolamide |
Elimination half-life |
Approximately 111 hours (systemic) |
Dosage (Strength) |
1% (10 mg/mL) ophthalmic suspension |
Pregnancy advice |
Category C (Risk not ruled out; use only if clearly needed and benefit outweighs risk) |
Brands |
Azopt |
Protein binding |
About 60% |
PubChem CID |
68844 |
MedlinePlus |
a601232 |
ChEBI |
CHEBI:3176 |
ATC code |
S01EC04 |
DrugBank |
DB00857 |
KEGG |
D00652 |
Routes of administration |
Topical (ocular) |
Directions
Shake the bottle well before use. Remove contact lenses, if you use any, and ensure your hands are washed. Add one drop into the affected eyes at least three times a day or as directed by your doctor. Do not touch the dropper or let it touch any surface to avoid contamination.
Use it regularly for best results. If you use other medications as well, have at least 15 minutes pause between each of them. Make sure eye drops are used before eye ointments so that the drops can enter the eye.
Ingredients
Azopt eye drops contain brinzolamide 10 mg.
For preservative purposes, it has Benzalkonium chloride 0.1 mg.
As for inactive substances, it contains mannitol, carbomer 974P, tyloxapol, edetate disodium, sodium chloride, purified water, with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
Cautions
Do not use Azopt generic if you:
- Suffer from allergies
- Have impaired kidneys
- Have hyperchloremic that is a condition with increased acidity of the blood
- Causes blurry vision, do not drive or operate machinery until vision is clear
- Are a pregnant women
- Are breastfeeding female
- Are a child
Side Effects
There are a few side effects you may experience with these eye drops, but they tend to go away once the treatment is finished.
- Temporarily blurred vision
- Bitter taste in the mouth
- Itching in eye
- Redness of the eyes
- Eye discharge
- A headache
Seek medical attention if you notice severe reactions such as:
- Swelling of the eye
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Yellowing eye
- Pain in eye
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Product Code : 1366