Cosopt eye drops solution bottle 5 ml

Cosopt is a drug used in ophthalmology. Antiglaucoma and miotic agent. Beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or pseudoexfoliative glaucoma when topical beta-blockers alone are insufficient.

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Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with:

Method of application

Cosopt is prescribed 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice a day.

If another topical ophthalmic drug is used simultaneously, the interval between instillation of Cosopt and the other drug should be at least 10 minutes.

Patients should wash their hands before applying the product and avoid contact of the tip of the vial with the surface of the eye or eyelids.

Application features

Like other topical ophthalmic drugs, timolol is absorbed systemically. Since timolol is a beta-blocker, cardiovascular and respiratory adverse reactions that occur with systemic use of such drugs may occur. The incidence of systemic adverse reactions after topical use of ophthalmic drugs is lower than with systemic use.

Pregnant women

Cosopt is not used during pregnancy.

Children

Safety in children under 2 years of age has not been established.

Drivers

Possible adverse reactions, such as blurred vision, may adversely affect the ability of some patients to drive and operate machinery.

Overdose

There have been reports of unintentional overdose with timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, resulting in systemic effects including dizziness, headache, dyspnea, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest, similar to those seen with systemic beta-blocker overdose. The most common expected symptoms of dorzolamide overdose are electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, and possible central nervous system effects.

Side effects

Immune system disorders: angioedema, urticaria, pruritus, rash, anaphylactic reaction.

Metabolism and nutrition disorders: hypoglycemia.

Mental disorders: insomnia, nightmares, memory loss.

Nervous system disorders: headache, dizziness, paresthesia (skin sensitivity disorder)

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C in a place protected from light and out of the reach of children.