Asinol 0.5% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asinol 0.5% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Asinol 0.5% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Asinol 0.5% 0.50% Eye Drop
Introduction
Asinol 0.5% is a beta-blocker used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension or open angle glaucoma. It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of fluid and reduces th ... Show more
Uses of Asinol 0.5%
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Asinol 0.5%
Common
Burning eyes
Stinging in the eyes
How to use Asinol 0.5%
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in ... Show more
How Asinol 0.5% works
Asinol 0.5% is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Asinol 0.5%?
If you miss a dose of Asinol 0.5%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Asinol 0.5% helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Asinol 0.5% may worsen these conditions.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular hypertension
Adult: Initial: The usual starting dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day. Reduce t ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product; bronchial asthma; history of bronchial asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; sinus ... Show more
Mode of Action
Exact mechanism of ocular hypotensive effect is unclear, but it is thought to be related to reduction of aqueous humour formation. beta-blockade also ... Show more
Precaution
Observe patients receiving topical timolol and a systemic ß-adrenergic blocking agent concomitantly for potential additive effects on IOP and/or syste ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Burning or stinging (38%)
>1%
Blurred vision (4-10%),Cataract (4-10%),Conjunctivitis (4-10%),Decreased visual acuity (4-10%),Headache (4-10% ... Show more
Interaction
Concomitant admin w/ reserpine may increase hypotension and bradycardia. Additive effects w/ other antihypertensives (e.g. hydralazine, methyldopa). I ... Show more
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