Generic name:dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic [ dor-ZOLE-a-mide-and-TYE-moe-lol-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is Cosopt?
Cosopt eye drops contain a combination of dorzolamide and timolol. Dorzolamide reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.
Cosopt is a prescription eye drop solution used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension when a beta-blocking medicine alone does not work to control the eye pressure.
It is not known if Cosopt is safe and effective in children 2 years of age and younger.
Warnings
You should not use Cosopt eye drops if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a serious heart condition such as "AV block," slow heartbeats, heart failure, or if you have recently had a heart attack.
Cosopt can cause serious breathing problems or heart failure. Get medical help if you have shortness of breath, pounding heartbeats, swelling in your lower legs, or rapid weight gain.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Cosopt eye drops if you are allergic to dorzolamide or timolol, or if you have:
