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Betabar 0.5% Eye Dops 5m
Betabar 0.5% Eye Dops 5m
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Betabar 0.5% Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Levobunolol HCl
Used For
Glaucoma
How it works
Levobunolol is a non-cardioselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent, equipotent at both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. Levobunolol does not have significant local anaesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. The primary mechanism of the ocular hypotensive activity of levobunolol hydrochloride is likely to be a decrease in aqueous humour production. There is little effect on pupil size or accommodation.
Betabar 0.5% Usage And Safety
Dosage
Levobunolol HCl
Side Effects
• Eye irritation/eye pain • Irritation/redness of the outermost layer of the eye • Inflammation of the eyelids and outermost layer of the eye dry eye • Decreased blinking, inflammation of the iris and inner eye or surface of the eye, trouble with your vision, itching of the eye/eye lids, eye and/or eyelid swelling/puffiness, eye discharge or tearing, foreign body sensation in the eye .
Drug Interactions
Reserpine , systemic beta-blockers.
Indication
It is used to treat glaucoma by lowering the pressure that builds up in the eye .
When not to Use
Do not use : • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levobunolol, benzalkonium chloride or other ingredients . • If you have or have had asthma or other lung diseases where you have difficulty breathing, wheezing or a chronic cough • If you have or have had heart problems such as heart weakness or heart beat disorders (unless controlled by a pacemaker) .
Betabar 0.5% Precautions
Precaution
Due to their negative effect on conduction time, beta-blockers should only be given with caution to patients with first degree atrioventricular block.
Betabar 0.5% Warnings
Warning 1
If you have a history of breathing problems or heart disease your doctor may monitor you more closely as in rare cases death has been reported following taking levobunolol.
Warning 2
Regular eye examination is required during prolonged and repeated use as the preservative benzalkonium chloride can cause damage to your eyes.
Warning 3
Ophthalmic ß-blockers may induce dryness of eyes. Patients with corneal diseases should be treated with caution.
Betabar 0.5% Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.