Betoptic
Betoptic eye drops lower high pressure in your eye (glaucoma) by reducing the fluid inside.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Betaxolol hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Immedica Pharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
1 drop into the affected eye twice a day.
Method
Wash your hands, tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket, and drop one drop into the pocket. Do not touch your eye with the dropper. Press the inner corner of your eye for 2 minutes after applying.
Important
Do not use more than 1 drop per eye, twice a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Eye discomfort
- •Blurred vision
- •Increased tear production
- •Headache
RARE
- •Eye irritation (such as burning, stinging, itching, redness)
- •Eye inflammation or infection (e.g., surface, conjunctiva, eyelid)
- •Eye pain or swelling
- •Dry eyes
- •Crusty eyelids or eyelid twitching
- •Reduced vision or sensitivity to light
- •Cloudy lens in the eye
- •Changes in heart rate or rhythm (fast, slow, irregular)
- •Shortness of breath, asthma, cough or wheezing
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dry mouth, changes in taste
- •Nasal inflammation or runny nose
- •Dizziness or fainting
- •Skin reactions (e.g., rash, itching, hives, hair loss, swelling of face/limbs)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Mood changes (e.g., anxiety, depression, nightmares) or sleep problems (insomnia)
- •Decreased sex drive
- •General weakness, fatigue or muscle pain
- •Tingling or numbness in skin
Important Warnings
- Do not use Betoptic if you are allergic to betaxolol, beta-blockers, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing problems, asthma, or a serious lung condition.
- Do not use if you have a very slow heart rate, heart failure, or an irregular heartbeat. Always tell your doctor if you have heart disease or low blood pressure.
- Not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor.
- Remove contact lenses before using these drops and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in.
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- Your vision might be blurry for a short time after using these drops, so do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear.
- If you have diabetes, Betoptic can hide symptoms of low blood sugar, so tell your doctor.
- Inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Betoptic before any surgery or anesthesia.
- Use Betoptic only in your eyes.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Start and continue therapy under supervision by an ophthalmologist. Consider systemic adverse effects. Consider potential interactions. (updated 4.12.2023)