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What is glaucoma?

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.

Glaucoma is usually, but not always, associated with elevated pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). Generally, it is this elevated eye pressure that leads to damage of the eye (optic) nerve. In some cases, glaucoma may occur in the presence of normal eye pressure. This form of glaucoma is believed to be caused by poor regulation of blood flow to the optic nerve.

How common is glaucoma?

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Cosopt Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Cosopt

Generic Name: dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (Pronunciation: dor ZOLE a mide and TYE moe lole)

What is dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (Cosopt)?

Dorzolamide ophthalmic reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Timolol ophthalmic is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

The combination of dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cosopt 2%-0.5%

What are the possible side effects of dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (Cosopt)?

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 breathing problems;
swelling, rapid weight gain; or
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion.

Less serious side effects may include:

blurred vision, double vision, drooping eyelid;
burning or stinging in your eye;
unusual taste in your mouth;
stomach or back pain;
dizziness;
dry eyes;
nausea, upset stomach;
sore throat, stuffy nose; or
headache, or feeling light-headed.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (Cosopt)?

Do not allow the dropper to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.

Do not use any other eye medication unless your doctor has prescribed it for you. If you use another eye medication, use it at least 10 minutes before or after using dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic. Do not use the medications at the same time.

Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic can cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

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