Betoptic
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.
This listing uses Betoptic as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Betoptic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Betoptic details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- betaxolol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; severe heart failure; cardiogenic shock
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; stinging; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- lacrimation; photophobia; mild headache
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Reserpine; Systemic Beta-Blockers
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe systemic bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
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.
Mechanism of action
Reduces the rate of aqueous humor production in the ciliary processes by blocking ocular beta-1 receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety has not been systematically studied in pregnant women. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Betoptic is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Betaxolol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.