Genazopt 1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 501.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Brinzolamide |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
- ocular hypertension
- open-angle glaucoma
Pharmacology
- inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
- decrease in aqueous humor secretion
- reduction in intraocular pressure
Dosage & Administration
- shaking before use
- 1 drop in affected eye(s) three times daily
- concomitant use with other topical ophthalmic products
- pediatric use
- geriatric use
Interaction
- potential drug interactions with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- high-dose salicylate therapy
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to any component
Side Effects
- blurred vision
- bitter, sour or unusual taste
- blepharitis
- dermatitis
- dry eye
- foreign body sensation
- headache
- hyperemia
- ocular discharge
- ocular discomfort
- ocular keratitis
- ocular pain
- ocular pruritus
- allergic reactions
- alopecia
- chest pain
- conjunctivitis
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- dyspnea
- dyspepsia
- eye fatigue
- hypertonia
- keratoconjunctivitis
- lid margin crusting or sticky sensation
- nausea
- pharyngitis
- tearing
- urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus or baby
Precautions & Warnings
- sulfonamide absorption
- adverse reactions similar to systemic sulfonamide use
- risk of severe reactions
- sensitization risk
- renal impairment caution
- not recommended in renal impairment patients
- not studied in hepatic impairment patients
Overdose Effects
- electrolyte imbalance
- acidosis state development
- possible nervous system effects
- monitoring of serum electrolyte levels and blood pH levels
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for miotics and glaucoma
Storage Conditions
- store at room temperature
- protect from light
- do not touch dropper tip to any surface
- use within four weeks after opening
- protect from freezing