Dorzopt

Drug name: Dorzopt

Other names used:

• Trusopt®

Active Ingredients: Dorzolamide

Therapeutic actions: Dorzopt contains the active ingredient Dorzolamide. Dorzolamide belongs to a group of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. These medications work by blocking the action of an enzyme in the body called carbonic anhydrase.

Carbonic anhydrase is essential enzyme for the production of bicarbonate in the body. Bicarbonate is required for the production of the watery fluid (aqueous humour) that fills the space in the front of the eye. As dorzolamide inhibits the production of bicarbonate ,it also reduces the production of aqueous humour. This leads to a decrease in the amount of aqueous humour filling the front space of the eye, thus reducing the intraocular pressure .

Indications: Dorzolamide is used to treat disorders that are manifested with an increased build up of pressure within the eye, such as glaucoma. The eye has two fluid filled spaces, and if too much fluid is produced (or not enough is allowed to drain away) this tends to an increase of intraocular pressure. High intraocular pressure may damage the eye leading to loss of vision.

Contraindications and cautions:
Do not use Dorzolamide eye drops:

• if you Breastfeeding
• if you have acidosis (High acid levels in the blood and tissues)
• if you have hypersensitivity or allergy to Dorzolamide
• if you pregnant
• kidney failure

You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Dorzolamide in

• Decreased liver function
• Sulphonamide sensitivity

Warning!

• Do not wear contact lenses while you are taking this medication.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using dorzolamide will experience it or any other.

• Headache
• allergic reactions
• vision disorders
• Bitter taste
• Burning, itching and painful sensations in the eye
• conjunctivitis
• uveitis
• myopia
• lacrimation
• Inflammation of the eyelids
• Inflammation of the surface of the eye (keratitis)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Dorzopt, please read the information provided with Dorzolamide or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Dorzolamide. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE dorzolamide with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.