Trusopt
Dorzolamide eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. It is a common choice when beta-blocker drops are not suitable.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Dorzolamide
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2%
This listing uses Trusopt as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Trusopt vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Trusopt details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- dorzolamide
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Phydrase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to dorzolamide or sulfonamides
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; stinging; bitter taste
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; dry eyes; conjunctivitis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Acetazolamide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
severe systemic sulfonamide hypersensitivity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dorzolamide eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. It is a common choice when beta-blocker drops are not suitable.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits local ocular carbonic anhydrase II, lowering the production rate of aqueous humor fluid in ciliary bodies.
What you will receive
Trusopt 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 Dorzolamide, 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.