Carteolol Hydrochloride

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Carteolol Hydrochloride
(carteolol hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Carteolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 1% is a nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent for ophthalmic use.

The chemical name for carteolol hydrochloride is (±)-5-[3-[(1,1-dimethylethyl) amino]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinone monohydrochloride. The structural formula is as follows:

Carteolol Hydrochloride Solution  Structural Formula Illustration

Each mL of sterile solution contains Active: carteolol hydrochloride 10 mg (1%). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg (0.005%). Inactives: sodium chloride, monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphate, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH to 6.0 - 8.0) and purified water.

Last updated on RxList: 10/29/2008


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