Levobunolol

Q: What are the other precautions that I must take while on this medicine?

Do not stop or reduce the amount of medicine on your own , This medicine can discolour soft contact lenses, remove your contact lenses and wait for 15 minutes after instillation of eye drops before putting contact lenses

Molecule Description

Levobunolol is a beta-blocker medicine used in the treatment of open-angle glau

coma.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Levobunolol

Open-angle glaucoma.

Contraindications of Levobunolol

When should one not use Levobunolol

Do not take this medicine if:
You are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients
You have asthma
You have chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
You have heart diseases

Side effects of Levobunolol

Common side effects of this drug are:

Irritation or pain in eye
Swelling of eyes
Breathing difficulty
swelling of face, tongue or lips

Precautions and Warnings of Levobunolol

Pregnancy

Can I take Levobunolol during pregnancy?

No data available about the effects of this medicine on unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Levobunolol while breastfeeding?

It is unknown whether this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Therefore avoid using this medicine during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Levobunolol?

It may cause tiredness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Be cautious while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Levobunolol?

No relevant information available.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have heart disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
You have diabetes, disease with reduced blood flow, thyroid gland overactivity
You have any allergy
You have undergone any eye surgery

Mode of Action of Levobunolol

How Does It Work?

In certain eye conditions, watery liquid, which is present in the eye, cannot be drained out and increases pressure in the eye. Levobunolol reduces the production of watery fluid in such conditions to...

Interactions of Levobunolol

Interactions with other medicines

Other medicine use to lower blood pressure
Other eye drops use to lower eye pressure
Medicine use in heart disease such as Digoxin
Medicine use in diabetes

Interactions with food items

No specific interactions with food have been reported yet.

Dosage of Levobunolol

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose includes irritation or itching in the eyes. Wash your eyes with water to avoid irritation or itching in the eyes.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine apply it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not apply double dose ...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Abhishek B L

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before using Levobunolol?

Inform the doctor about your detailed medical, surgical and allergy history
Inform your physician if you have any of the following conditions-
Asthma
Severe lung disease
Slow heartbeats
Heart diseases
History of stoke
Thyroid disorders
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy

Q: What are the other precautions that I must take while on this medicine?

Do not stop or reduce the amount of medicine on your own
This medicine can discolour soft contact lenses, remove your contact lenses and wait for 15 minutes after instillation of eye drops before putting contact lenses

References

Last Updated on: 05 Oct 2020 | 10:47 PM (IST)

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