Ocudor

Ocudor

dorzolamide

Manufacturer:

FDC

Distributor:

Unimed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dorzolamide HCl
Indications/Uses
Elevated IOP in patients w/ ocular HTN, open-angle glaucoma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Monotherapy Instill 1 drop tds in conjuctival sac of affected eye(s). Adjunctive therapy w/ ophth β-blocker Instill 1 drop bd in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s). When substituting for another ophth antiglaucoma agent Discontinue other agent after dosing on 1 day & start dorzolamide the next day.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to sulphonamides. Discontinue use if allergic reactions eg, conjunctivitis & eyelid reactions occur. Acute angle-closure glaucoma; history of renal calculi; preexisting chronic corneal defects &/or history of intraocular surgery. Patients w/ significant renal tubular immaturity. Eye irritation due to benzalkonium Cl. Not recommended in concomitant use w/ carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Remove contact lens prior to application & wait at least 15 min before reinsertion. Administer at least 10 min apart if >1 topical ophth drug is being used. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Patients <36 wk gestational age & infants <1 wk.
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging. Headache; superficial punctate keratitis, tearing, conjunctivitis, eyelid inflammation & irritation, eye itching, blurred vision; nausea, bitter taste; asthenia, fatigue.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01EC03 - dorzolamide ; Belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ocudor eye drops 2% w/v
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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