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Carteolol (ophthalmic)
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Pronounced: (KAR-tee-oh-lole)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Antiglaucoma agent, (opthalmic) |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is an eye drop and is used for people who have glaucoma or other conditions which cause high pressure in the eyes.
Mechanism:
Antiglaucoma agents work by decreasing the pressure in the eye. High pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) can cause damage to the eyes if not treated.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsSome common side effects reported with this medicine include: headache, itching, redness of the eye, swelling of the eyelid
Precautions:
Inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of: high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, mental depression, low blood pressure, diabetes, asthma
Preganant:
Before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider. This medicine has not been studied in pregnant women. You and your doctor can decide if this medicine is right for you.
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Dosage InformationFollow these directions for using eye drops: 1) Wash your hands. 2) Tilt your head back and gently take your finger pulling the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pocket. 3) Place a drop into the pocket. Gently close your eyes and don't blink. While you keep your eye closed, take your finger and gently apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye for about 1-2 minutes. This will help the medicine to absorb into your eye. 4) Do not touch the tip of the applicator with your hands or to any other surface. This will keep the medicine germ-free. 5) Keep the container tightly closed and out of reach of children.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Symptoms of overdose include: dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, slow heart rate (bradycardia) and difficulty breathing (bronchospasms), heart attack (cardiac arrest).
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