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Betaxolol

Betaxolol (Betoptic) is a beta-blocker eye drop used to lower pressure inside the eye. It is listed for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in adults.

Betoptic

Open-angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

5ml

Betaxolol eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It lowers pressure in the eye by slowing the signals that tell it to produce fluid.

From$17.40/ bottleView

Key points

  • Betaxolol works by reducing the amount of fluid the eye produces, which is the source of the pressure.
  • Betoptic is the branded formulation; the originator product is marketed by Alcon.
  • The catalogue contains one 0.5% eye-drop formulation in a 5ml bottle.

About Betaxolol

Open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension are conditions where pressure inside the eye rises because fluid drainage is reduced. Betaxolol is used in Eye Care to lower this pressure; betaxolol is the generic ingredient in the listed product.

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