Generic name: dorzolamide ophthalmic [ dor-ZOL-a-mide ]
Brand name: Trusopt
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (2%; 2% preservative-free)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is dorzolamide ophthalmic?
Dorzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Dorzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use dorzolamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a sulfa drug allergy;
narrow-angle glaucoma;
kidney disease; or
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use dorzolamide ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in dorzolamide ophthalmic could permanently stain the lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
To apply the eye drops: Pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the prescribed number of drops.
Wait at least 10 min...
