Cosopt PF (Ophthalmic)

Generic name:dorzolamide and timolol (ophthalmic route) [ dor-ZOLE-a-mide-hye-droe-KLOR-ide, TIM-oh-lol-MAL-ee-ate ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Cosopt
• Cosopt Ocumeter
• Cosopt Ocumeter Plus
• Cosopt PF

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma, Beta-Adrenergic Blocker/Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Combination

Pharmacologic Class: Dorzolamide

Uses for Cosopt PF

Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (eye) drops is used to treat increased pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called hypertension of the eye. Both eye conditions are caused by high pressure in your eye and can lead to pain from pressure in your eye and then can eventually harm your vision. This medicine can help you keep your sight by reducing the pressure in your eye and stopping eye pain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Cosopt PF

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dorzolamide and timolol eye drops in children 2 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dorzolamide and timolol eye drops in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of th...