Cosopt Dorzolamide 2% & Timolol 0.5% 0.2 ml Eye Drops - 60 Minims

Product Overview:

• Cosopt (Dorzolamide/timolol) 60 minims it is an eye drop used to lower high pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
• It combines two medicines that work in different ways to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye.
• Common side effects include burning or stinging after the drop is applied, a bitter taste in the mouth, and blurry vision.

Key Features :

• To lower high blood pressure (hypertension) 
• To lower the risk of death and hospitalization for heart failure in people with heart failure
• To lower the risk of death in people whose heart is not pumping blood as well as it should after a heart attack 

How It Works:

• High pressure inside the eye can lead to nerve damage and vision loss.
• This medicine contains two active ingredients: dorzolamide, which is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and timolol, which is a beta-blocker.
• Both ingredients work in slightly different ways to decrease the amount of fluid in the eye. This helps to lower pressure inside the eye.

Directions for Use:

• Wash your hands
• Take the strip of containers from the sachet
• Detach one single dose container from the strip .
•  Put the remaining strip back in the pouch and fold the edge to close the pouch.
• To open the container, twist off the tab. (Picture A)
• Hold the container between your thumb and index finger. Note that the tip of the container must not show more than 5 mm above the edge of your index finger. (Picture B)
•  Tilt your head backwards or lie down. Place your hand on your forehead. Your index finger should be aligned with your eyebrow or resting on the bridge of the nose. Look up. Pull the lower eyelid downwards with the other hand. Do not allow any part of the container to touch your eye or any area around your eye. Gently squeeze the container to let one drop fall into the space between the lid and the eye (Picture C). Do not blink while applying the drop to your eye. Each single dose container contains enough solution for both eyes.
• Close your eye and press the inner corner of the eye with your finger for about two minutes. This helps to stop the medicine from getting into the rest of the body (Picture D).
• Wipe off any excess solution from the skin around the eye.

Active Ingredient :

•  Dorzolamide 2% , Timolol 0.5%

Side Effects:

• The most common side effects of dorzolamide/timolol are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
• Burning, stinging, or discomfort after you put the drop in your eye
• Bitter or unusual taste in your mouth after you put the drop in your eye
• Other eye discomforts, such as redness, itching, tearing, dryness, or feeling like something is in your eye 
• Blurry vision
• Headache
• Vision that is sensitive to bright light

Cautions & Warnings:

• Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use dorzolamide/timolol.
• Asthma. Carvedilol should not be used by those with asthma or similar breathing problems.
• Bradycardia. Carvedilol should not be used if your heart is beating too slow (bradycardia).
• Heart Block. Carvedilol should not be used if the electrical signals in your heart move too slow (heart block).

Pregnancy Warnings :

• It is not known if or how dorzolamide/timolol could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.

• Timolol passes into breast milk, but it is not known if dorzolamide passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should use dorzolamide/timolol while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Store in the original foil sachet in order to protect from light.
• Discard any unused single dose containers after this time.
• Discard the opened single dose container with any remaining solution immediately after first use.

FAQ:

• Q. Does dorzolamide/timolol interact with foods or drinks?
• A. There are no known interactions between dorzolamide/timolol and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect dorzolamide/timolol.
• Q. What should I do if I accidentally use too much dorzolamide/timolol?
• A . If you or someone else has used too much dorzolamide/timolol, get medical help right away
• Q . What should I do if I miss a dose of dorzolamide/timolol?
• A . If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only use the next dose. Do not use double or extra doses.