Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops Description
Misopt Eye drops is used to reduce the pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) in adults. Misopt eye drops contain dorzolamide and timolol as their active ingredient. This medicine acts by reducing
the pressure within the eye. If the eye condition is left untreated, it can lead to serious damage to the eyeball. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions like lung or heart diseases. Misopt eye drops should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Avoid contaminating the tip of the bottle, use it within 4 weeks of opening the drops. Avoid using contact lenses while on this medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹452.32 |
You Save | ₹61.68 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Dorzolamid / Dorzolamide(2.0 %W/V) + Timolol(0.5 %W/V) |
Uses | Raised intraocular pressure |
Side effects | Eye pain, burning, redness, headache |
Therapy | GLAUCOMA DRUGS |
Uses of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
Contraindications of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
- If you are allergic to dorzolamide, timolol or any of the component Misopt eye drops.
- If you have lung condition such as asthma, chronic lung disease (which may cause difficulty in breathing or chronic cough).
- If you have heart disease such as heart blockage, heart failure, decreased heart rate.
- If you have kidney failure or acidosis with increase chloride ions.
Side effects of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
- Stingling
- Burning
- Altered taste
- Itching
- Headache
- Eye irritation
- Dry eyes
- Bluured vision
- Eye infection
- Eye pain
Precautions and Warnings of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any heart disease or condition such as decreased heart rate and blood pressure.
- You have lung conditions such as difficulty in breathing or asthma.
- You have a blood circulation disorder.
- You have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), low blood sugar, liver or kidney disease.
- You experience any allergic reaction or side effect after using eye drops.
- You had an eye surgery recently or have any other eye disease.
- Avoid use of contact lenses.
- You are on any other medication.
Mode of Action of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
How Does It Work?
- Misopt eye drops contains timolol and dorzolamide. They work by decreasing the raised intraocular (inside the eye).
- Dorzolamide acts by decreasing the aqueous humour secretion and thus decreasing the sodium and fluid flow.
- Timolol acts by decreasing the aqueous humour (transparent water-like fluid) production within the eye thereby lowering the fluid pressure built up within your eye.
Directions for Use of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
- Use this medicine as instructed by your doctor.
- Follow directions carefully & do not miss doses.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying.
- Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper and it must be kept clean.
- Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
- Use the exact number of drops recommended.
Interactions of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Misopt eye drops works or Misopt eye drops themselves can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. In particular, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder....
Storage and disposal of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
- Store at temperature not exceeding 25°C.
- Protect it from freezing.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Discard the solution if it changes color, turns cloudy or if it contains particles.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Dosage of Misopt Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops
Overdose
- As Misopt eye drops is meant for external application cases of overdose is unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
- If you have applied extra quantities of it wipe the out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will Misopt eye drop cause blurry vision?
Q: For how long should I use Misopt eye drop?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 20 November 2021]
- Dorzolamide/Timolol 20mg/ml 5mg/ml eye drops - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 20 November 2021]
- Dorzolamide/Timolol 20mg/ml 5mg/ml eye drops - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 20 November 2021]
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