Xolamid B 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.
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Xolamid B is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Xolamid B may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Xolamid B may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Xolamid B 1%+0.2% Eye Drop
Introduction
Xolamid B is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.
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Uses of Xolamid B
Glaucoma
Side effects of Xolamid B
Common
Irritation
Burning sensation in eye
Stinging sensation
Blurred vision
Eye redness
Tiredness
Drowsiness
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Taste change
How to use Xolamid B
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...
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How Xolamid B works
Xolamid B is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Brimonidine. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby low...
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Quick Tips
Xolamid B is a combination of two medicines that lowers 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.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back ...
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Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Administration
Shake well before use
If more than 1 ophthalmic drop is administered, the drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart
Adult Dose
The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) 2-3 times daily.
Child Dose
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>2 years: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2-3 times daily.
Contraindication
This eye drops are 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.
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Precaution
Hepatic and renal impairment; pregnancy. Efficacy has not been established in angle-closure glaucoma. Ensure an interval of at least 10 minutes betwee...
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Side Effect
>10% (brimonidine)
Somnolence in children (50-83%),Xerostomia (10-30%),Ocular hyperemia (10-30%),Burning and stinging (10-30%),Headache (10-30%),Blur...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in human breast milk; do not breast feed
Interaction
Brinzolamide: Concurrent use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may lead to additive systemic effects. Concurrent use w/ high-dose salicylates may ...
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