Dorzox Eye Drop (5ml)

Dorzolamide (Dorzox Eye Drops)

Uses of Dorzox Eye Drop

Dorzox Eye Drop (Dorzolamide) is used as an adjuvant therapy (to beta-blockers) or as monotherapy (in patients non responsive to beta-blockers or in whom beta-blockers are contraindicated) to treat elevated intraocular pressure (increased fluid pressure inside the eye) in patients with ocular hypertension, open-angle Glaucoma, or pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma (clogging due to flaky dandruff-like material that peels off the outer layer of the lens of the eye, raises pressure in the eye).

How Dorzox Eye Drop works?

Dorzolamide belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme carbonic anhydrase thereby causing a reduction in the fluid pressure in the eye.

Dorzolamide side effects

• Nausea
• Burning
• Stinging of the eyes
• Sore eye and blurred vision
• Conjunctivitis
• Fatigue
•Bitter taste
• Headache
• Irritation/Inflammation of the eyelid

Expert advice

• Do not drive or operate machinery as you may feel dizziness and have visual disturbances.
• Do not use Dorzox Eye Drops while you are wearing contact lenses. Do not use contact lenses for at least 10-15 minutes after using Dorzolamide in the eye.
• If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least ten minutes apart.
• Do not use Dorzox Eye Drop for acute angle-closure glaucoma.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

FAQs

Q: Is Dorzox Eye Drop safe during pregnancy?
A: Dorzolamide should not be used during pregnancy. Please follow your doctor?s advice regarding its use.

Q: Is it safe to use Dorzox Eye Drops during breastfeeding?
A: Dorzolamide is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q: Is Dorzox Eye Drops a beta blocker?
A: No, Dorzox Eye Drop is not a beta blocker. Dorzolamide belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Q: Is Dorzox Eye Drops a or a sulpha drug?
A: No, Dorzolamide is neither a nor a sulpha drug.

Q: Is Dorzox Eye Drops a generic drug?
A: Yes, Dorzolamide is a generic drug.

Q: What is Dorzox Eye Drop , what is it used for?
A: Dorzolamide belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Dorzox Eye Drop is used as an adjuvant therapy (to beta-blockers) or as monotherapy (in patients non responsive to beta-blockers or in whom beta-blockers are contraindicated) to treat elevated intraocular pressure (increased fluid pressure inside the eye) in patients with ocular hypertension, open-angle glaucoma, or pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma (clogging, due to flaky dandruff-like material that peels off the outer layer of the lens of the eye, raises pressure in the eye).

Q:. How does Dorzox Eye Drops work?
A: Dorzolamide belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme carbonic anhydrase thereby causing a reduction in the fluid pressure in the eye.