WHAT IS COSOPT?
Dorzolamide and timolol are combined in Cosopt eye drops. Dorzolamide lowers the pressure inside the eye by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye. Timolol is a beta-blocker that also lowers intraocular pressure.
Cosopt is not known to be safe or effective in children under the age of two.
USES
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
If you are allergic to dorzolamide or timolol, or if you have a history of asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema; or heart failure, sluggish heartbeats; heart block or “AV block” (2nd or 3rd degree); or heart muscle injury, you should not use Cosopt eye drops (such as from a heart attack).
HOW SHOULD I USE COSOPT EYE DROPS?
Follow your doctor’s instructions for using Cosopt. Read all drug guides or instruction sheets and follow all guidelines on your prescription label.
When wearing soft contact lenses, avoid using Cosopt eye drops. This medicine’s preservative could permanently discolor the lenses. Allow at least 15 minutes for the medicine to take effect before putting your contact lenses in.
DOSAGE
- Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension: 1 drop 2 times per day in the afflicted eye(s).
- Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle): 1 drop 2 times per day in the afflicted eye(s).
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE USING COSOPT?
Cosopt can induce impaired vision and slow reaction times. Avoid driving or engaging in dangerous activities until you have a better understanding of how this medicine may affect you.
COSOPT SIDE EFFECTS
Temporary blurred vision, temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, feeling as if something is in the eye, sensitivity of eyes to light, strange taste in the mouth, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store the single-use containers in the pouch. Discard any unused single-use containers 15 days after opening the pouch. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
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