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Glaucoma is a disease of the major nerve of vision, called the optic nerve. The optic nerve receives light-generated nerve impulses from the retina and transmits these to the brain, where we recognize those electrical signals as vision. Glaucoma is characterized by a particular pattern of progressive damage to the optic nerve that generally begins with a subtle loss of side vision (peripheral vision). If glaucoma is not diagnosed and treated, it can progress to loss of central vision and blindness.
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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. It is a combination of dorzolamid, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and timolol, a beta-blocker. Both reduce pressure in the eye. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include 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, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness.
The dose is one drop of Cosopt ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) two times daily. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least ten minutes apart. Cosopt may interact with clonidine, quinidine, reserpine, digitalis, acetazolamide or methazolamide, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Cosopt should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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Cosopt Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
COSOPT (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-blockers (failed to achieve target IOP determined after multiple measurements over time). The IOP-lowering of COSOPT (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) b.i.d. was slightly less than that seen with the concomitant administration of 0.5% timolol b.i.d. and 2.0% dorzolamide t.i.d. (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Clin...
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Cosopt Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- swelling or redness of your eyelids;
- eye redness, discomfort, or sensitivity to light;
- drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids;
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- wheezing, gasping, or other brea...
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Cosopt Consumer Information: 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.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using timolol/dorzo...
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