Zophtal

Zophtal

brinzolamide

Manufacturer:

Sanbe

Marketer:

Sanbe Vision
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Brinzolamide
Indications/Uses
Elevated IOP in patients w/ ocular HTN or open-angle glaucoma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if serious reactions or hypersensitivity occurs. SJS, TEN, fulminant hepatic necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia & other blood dyscrasias. Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Concomitant use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. May cause punctate keratopathy &/or toxic ulcerative keratopathy due to benzalkonium Cl. Close monitoring is required in frequent or prolonged use in dry eye patients or in conditions where cornea is compromised. Avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye or surrounding structures or other surfaces. Patient under ocular surgery or developed intercurrent ocular condition. Administer at least 10 min apart if >1 topical ophth drug is used. Contact lenses should be removed during instillation & reinserted 15 min after instillation. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min). Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Blurred vision & bitter, sour or unusual taste. Blepharitis, dermatitis, dry eye, foreign body sensation, headache, hyperemia, ocular discharge, discomfort, keratitis, pain & pruritis, rhinitis.
Drug Interactions
Potential acid-base alterations w/ high-dose salicylate therapy.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01EC04 - brinzolamide ; Belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zophtal ophth susp 1%
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's (Rp205,000/boks)
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