Cosopt/Cosopt-S

Cosopt/Cosopt-S

dorzolamide + timolol

Manufacturer:

Santen

Distributor:

DKLL
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per mL Dorzolamide HCl 20 mg, timolol maleate 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Elevated IOP in patients w/ ocular HTN; open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma or other secondary open-angle glaucomas when combination therapy is appropriate.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Reactive airway disease, history or existing bronchial asthma, severe COPD; sinus bradycardia, SA block, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min).
Special Precautions
Sulfonamide hypersensitivity. History of CV disease including cardiac failure, 1st degree heart block. Mild or moderate COPD. Severe peripheral circulatory disturbance/disorders eg, severe forms of Raynaud's disease or syndrome. Patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetics receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemics. Masking of certain clinical signs of hypothyroidism eg, tachycardia may occur. Surgical anesth. Low endothelial cell counts. Remove contact lenses before application; do not reinsert <15 min. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Ocular burning, stinging & itching, corneal erosion, conjunctival infection, blurred vision, tearing; taste perversion.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ oral Ca channel blockers, catecholamine-depleting drugs, antiarrhythmics, parasympathomimetics or β-adrenergic blockers; carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Potentiated systemic β-blockade (eg, decreased heart rate, depression) w/ CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, quinidine, SSRIs) & timolol.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01ED51 - timolol, combinations ; Belongs to the class of beta blocking agents. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Cosopt ophth soln
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
Form
Cosopt-S ophth soln
Packing/Price
((0.2 mL)) 3 × 20's
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