Azobrin 1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 500.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Brinzolamide |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
- Patients with ocular hypertension
- Patients with open-angle glaucoma
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
- Decreases aqueous humor secretion
- Reduction in intraocular pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Shake well before use
- 1 drop in affected eye(s) three times daily
- Concomitant use with other topical ophthalmic products
- Pediatric use: 1 drop in affected eye(s) 2 times daily (4 weeks to 5 years age)
- Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness
Interaction
- Rare instances of drug interactions with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Consideration for patients receiving high-dose salicylate therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
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 if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the baby
Precautions & Warnings
- Sulfonamide compound
- Systemic absorption
- Adverse reactions similar to systemic sulfonamides
- Fatalities reported due to severe reactions
- Sensitization risk
- Discontinue if serious reactions or hypersensitivity occur
- Not recommended in renal impairment patients
- Use with caution in hepatic impairment patients
Overdose Effects
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Development of acidosis state
- 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
- Desirable not to use more than four weeks after first bottle opening
- Protect from freezing