Betoptic-S Eye Drop 0.25% 5Ml

Betoptic-S Eye SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsBetaxolol HClUsed ForGlaucomaHow it worksThe active ingredient betaxolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Betaxolol is used to treat raised pressure of eye (intraocular pressure) which occurs in various conditions including glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) by reducing the fluid pressure in your eye(s). Betoptic-S Eye Usage And SafetyDosageBetaxolol HClSide EffectsEye discomfort (includes a feeling of something in the eye) , Blurred vision, watery eyes , Headache , Inflammation of the eye surface, conjunctivitis or symptoms of conjunctivitis, visual impairment, sensitivity to light, painful, dry or tired eyes, excessive blinking, irritated, red or swollen eyes, a feeling of something in the eye, eye itchiness, eye discharge, weeping eyelids, bloodshot eyes. , Slow heart beat or unusually rapid heart beat , Asthma, difficulty breathing, blocked nose , Nausea .Drug InteractionsCalcium antagonist (e.g. verapamil or diltiazem) , digoxin , rauwolfia alkaloids/ reserpine , a pressor amine (e.g. adrenaline) , clonidine , quinidine , other beta-blockersIndicationIt is used to treat Glaucoma and Ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) .When not to UseDo not use Betaxolol? If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to betaxolol hydrochloride or beta-blockers or any of the other ingredients of this medicine . Ask your doctor for advice.? If you have now or have had in past respiratory problems such as severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis (severe lung condition which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/or long-standing cough)? If you have a slow heart beat, heart failure or disorders of heart rhythm (irregular heart beats). Betoptic-S Eye PrecautionsPrecautionTell your doctor before you have an operation that you are using Betaxolol Eye Drops as betaxolol may change effects of some medicines used during anaesthesia.Betoptic-S Eye WarningsWarning 1Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Betaxolol if you have coronary heart disease (symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking), heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension) . Warning 2Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Betaxolol if you have muscle weakness disease, condition called myasthenia gravis. Your symptoms may get worse . Warning 3Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Betaxolol if you have breathing problems, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/or long standing cough).Betoptic-S Eye Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.