Betoptic
Indicated to address intraocular pressure to relieve optic vascular stress and support visual acuity.
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
indicated to address intraocular pressure to relieve optic vascular stress and support visual acuity.
Mechanism of action
Reduces the rate of aqueous humor production in the ciliary processes by blocking ocular beta-1 receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safety has not been systematically studied in pregnant women. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Betoptic is the originator brand name, made by Alcon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Alcon.
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