Specification | |
US Brand Name | Trusopt |
Strength | 2% (5 ml) Eye Drop |
Generic Name | Dorzolamide |
Manufacturer | Cipla, India |
Pharmaceutical Form | Eye Drop/s |
Dorzox
T 5ml Eye Drop
Dorzox T eye drops are
used to treat intraocular pressure in the patients who are either suffering
from glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Regular usage of this medicine helps
manage and alleviate the symptoms, thus bringing in relief.
How
it works?
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride
present in Dorzox T eye drops reduces the amount of fluid in the eyes and an
immediate result of this is that the eye pressure comes down. On the other
hand, Timolol Maleate provides relief from the symptoms of glaucoma and high intraocular
pressure.
Important information about Medicine
Dorzolamide
Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate, this combination acts as a carbonic anhydrase
inhibitor. Dorzox T eye drops work by lowering down pressure in the eyes which
prevents gradual vision loss. Regular intake tends to control the signs and
symptoms of glaucoma.
Dosage
information
Dorzox T eye drops need
to be used thrice a day or as directed by the doctor. The doctor would decide
on both the dosage and length of treatment looking at the condition of the
patient and response coming from the medicine.
Strengths
available
Dorzox T eye drops are
available in the strength of 5ml on our website.
What
if you miss a dose?
Try to take every dose on
time, in case you miss one and find that the time to next dose is not near you
can take on the missed one.
What
if you overdose?
In case, you feel that
you have taken an extra dose, consult with your doctor and seek medical
assistance.
Things to be taken care of
Dorzox T eye drops are to
be used strictly under a doctor’s instructions and make sure that you maintain
complete hygiene while using this. Do not put the eye drops on contact lenses
and maintain a time gap of at least 15-20 minutes before you wear lenses. Try
not to indulge in the activities that would put stress on the eyes or require
alertness. Always maintain a time gap of 10-15 minutes when putting Dorzox T
eye drops in both eyes.
Side
Effects
No major side effects of
Dorzox T eye drops have been reported so far, however the minor to moderate
ones that would bother some and not all are:
§ Double vision
§ Blurred vision
§ Burning or stinging in
eye
§ Dropping eyelid
§ Bitter or unusual taste
in your mouth
§ Headache
§ Nausea
§ Sensitivity to light
§ Crusting of your eyes or
eye lids
§ Redness in the eye
§ Swelling in the eye
If you feel uncomfortable
using Dorzox T eye drops go and consult your doctor immediately.
Interaction
with other drugs
The constituents present
in Dorzox T eye drops might interact with oral beta blockers, calcium channel
blockers, anti-depressants and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Make sure
that you inform your doctor about the medicines that you are taking and do not
start taking any new medicine while using Dorzox T eye drops.