Zolaren 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolaren is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Zolaren may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Zolaren 10mg/ml Eye Drop
Introduction
Zolaren is a medicine used to reduce increased pressure in the eye, in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension(high pressure in the eye). If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Zolaren works by decreasing the amount of ... Show more
Uses of Zolaren
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Zolaren
Common
Bitter taste
How to use Zolaren
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 Zolaren works
Zolaren is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. 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 Zolaren?
If you miss a dose of Zolaren, 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
Zolaren helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the ri ... Show more
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Remove contact lenses before using Zolaren, and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid diluti ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma , ocular hypertension
Administration
May be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure; if more than one topical ophthalmic drug being us ... Show more
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 1% susp: Instill 1 drop 2-3 times/day.
Contraindication
Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Mode of Action
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases secretion of aqueous humor thus reducing intraocular pressure.
Precaution
Hepatic and renal impairment; pregnancy. Efficacy has not been established in angle-closure glaucoma. Ensure an interval of at least 10 minutes betwee ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Blurred vision (5-10%),Dysgeusia (5-10%),Blepharitis (1-5%),Dermatitis (1-5%),Dry eye (1-5%),Foreign body sensation (1-5%),Headache (1-5%),Hyp ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; not recommedned (discontinue drug or do not nurse)
Interaction
Brinzolamide: Concurrent use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may lead to additive systemic effects. Concurrent use w/ high-dose salicylates may ... Show more
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