Glaucoma:
Indications for: AZOPT
Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
1 drop 3 times daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
AZOPT Warnings/Precautions:
Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30mL/min): not recommended. Discontinue if serious systemic or hypersensitivity reactions occur. Low endothelial cell counts: increased risk for corneal edema. Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Soft contact lenses (remove; may reinsert 15mins after administration). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
AZOPT Classification:
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (sulfonamide).
AZOPT Interactions:
Concomitant oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: not recommended. Separate administration of other oph drugs by ≥10mins. Concomitant high-dose salicylate therapy may cause rare acid-base alterations.
Adverse Reactions:
Blurred vision, bitter/sour taste, blepharitis, dermatitis, dry eye, foreign body sensation, headache, hyperemia; ocular discharge, discomfort, or itch; keratitis, rhinitis.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Susp—10mL, 15mL
