Betabar Eye Dops 0.5% 5Ml

Description

Betabar Eye Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Levobunolol HCl 

Used For 

Glaucoma 

How it works 

Levobunolol is a non-cardioselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent, equipotent at both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. Levobunolol does not have significant local anaesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. The primary mechanism of the ocular hypotensive activity of levobunolol hydrochloride is likely to be a decrease in aqueous humour production. There is little effect on pupil size or accommodation. 

Betabar Eye Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Levobunolol HCl 

Side Effects 

• Eye irritation/eye pain • Irritation/redness of the outermost layer of the eye • Inflammation of the eyelids and outermost layer of the eye dry eye • Decreased blinking, inflammation of the iris and inner eye or surface of the eye, trouble with your vision, itching of the eye/eye lids, eye and/or eyelid swelling/puffiness, eye discharge or tearing, foreign body sensation in the eye .

Drug Interactions 

Reserpine , systemic beta-blockers. 

Indication 

It is used to treat glaucoma by lowering the pressure that builds up in the eye . 

When not to Use 

Do not use : • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levobunolol, benzalkonium chloride or other ingredients . • If you have or have had asthma or other lung diseases where you have difficulty breathing, wheezing or a chronic cough • If you have or have had heart problems such as heart weakness or heart beat disorders (unless controlled by a pacemaker) . 

Betabar Eye Precautions 

Precaution 

Due to their negative effect on conduction time, beta-blockers should only be given with caution to patients with first degree atrioventricular block. 

Betabar Eye Warnings 

Warning 1 

If you have a history of breathing problems or heart disease your doctor may monitor you more closely as in rare cases death has been reported following taking levobunolol. 

Warning 2 

Regular eye examination is required during prolonged and repeated use as the preservative benzalkonium chloride can cause damage to your eyes. 

Warning 3 

Ophthalmic ß-blockers may induce dryness of eyes. Patients with corneal diseases should be treated with caution. 

Betabar Eye Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.