Cosopt
Formulated to alleviate ocular fluid tension to support retinal safety and target fluid production.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Dorzolamide · Timolol
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 2% + 0.5%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cosopt, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cosopt vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cosopt details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- dorzolamide, timolol
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor, Beta-Blocker Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; taste perversion; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival redness; dry eyes; ocular itching
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Systemic Beta-Blockers; Aspirin; Acetazolamide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over two years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Limited clinical studies. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
Contraindications
bronchial asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; sinus bradycardia
Serious side effects
severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate ocular fluid tension to support retinal safety and target fluid production.
Mechanism of action
Dorzolamide reduces bicarbonate ion secretion in ciliary processes while timolol maleate blocks local beta-1 receptors to restrict fluid production.
What you will receive
Cosopt is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dorzolamide / Timolol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.