Trusopt
Formulated to alleviate ocular fluid buildup to support visual safety and target fluid production.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Dorzolamide
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Trusopt, depending on stock.
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
- TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
severe systemic sulfonamide hypersensitivity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate ocular fluid buildup to support visual safety and target fluid production.
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 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 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.