Phospholine Iodide
Generic name:echothiophate iodide ophthalmic [ EK-oh-THYE-oh-fate-EYE-oh-dide-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is Phospholine Iodide?
Phospholine Iodide (for the eyes) reduces pressure in the eye. Phospholine Iodide is used to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma, and other types of glaucoma, especially after cataract surgery. This medicine is also used to treat certain eye-focusing disorders.
Phospholine Iodide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have an eye condition called uveitis, or if you have angle-closure glaucoma (such as narrow-angle glaucoma).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use echothiophate iodide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
an eye condition called uveitis; or
angle-closure glaucoma (such as narrow-angle glaucoma).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
uveitis;
problems with your retina (the membrane layer inside your eye that helps produce vision);
low blood pressure or slow heartbeats;
a heart attack;
asthma or other breathing disorder;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to insecticide or pesticide poisons (carbamate or organophosphate types) while you are using Phospholine Iodide. Breathing in or absorbing these chemicals through your skin can increase certain side effects of the medicine. Wear a protective mask and clothing if you work with chemicals in farming, gardening, or manufacturing.
It is not known whether Phospholine Iodide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I use Phospholine Iodide?
Your doctor will perform an eye examination to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Phospholine Iodide.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the ...
