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INDICATIONS
BETAGAN® (levobunolol) ophthalmic solution has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and may be used in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended starting dose is one to two drops of BETAGAN® (levobunolol) ophthalmic solution 0.5% in the affected eye(s) once a day. Typical dosing with BETAGAN® (levobunolol) 0.25% is one to two drops twice daily. In patients with more severe or uncontrolled glaucoma, BETAGAN® (levobunolol) 0.5% can be administered b.i.d. As with any new medication, careful monitoring of patients is advised. Dosages above one drop of BETAGAN® (levobunolol) 0.5% b.i.d. are not generally more effective. If the patient's IOP is not at a satisfactory level on this regimen, concomitant therapy with dipivefrin and/or epinephrine, and/or pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as acetazolamide, can be instituted. Patients should not typically use two or more topical ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agents simultaneously.
HOW SUPPLIED
BETAGAN® (levobunolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) Liquifilm® sterile ophthalmic solution is supplied in white opaque plastic dropper bottles as follows:
| BETAGAN 0.25%: | C Cap® Compliance Cap B.I.D. (twice daily) | |
| 5 mL--NDC 11980-469-25 | 10 mL--NDC 11980-469-20 | |
| BETAGAN 0.5%: Standard Cap | C Cap® Compliance Cap | C CAP® Compliance Cap |
| 2 mL--NDC 11980-252-02 | Q.D.(once daily) | B.I.D. (twice daily) |
| 5 mL--NDC 11980-252-65 | 5 mL--NDC 11980-252-25 | |
| 10 mL--NDC 11980-252-60 | 10 mL--NDC 11980-252-20 | |
| 15 mL--NDC 11980-252-61 | 15 mL--NDC 11980-252-21 | |
NOTE: Protect from light. Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Allergan Inc, Irvine, Califomia 29612, U.S.A. FDA rev date: 4/12/2002
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/20/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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