Cosopt / Cosopt PF (soln)
| Cosopt / Cosopt PF (soln) | |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE | 1 gtt BID |
| GENERIC | dorzolamide 2%, timolol 0.5% |
| SIZE | 5mL, 10mL |
| INDICATIONS | Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | Beta blocker |
| MICROBIOLOGY | nhibition of carbonic anhydrase II slows bicarbonate formation reducing sodium and fluid transport. Beta-receptor blockers reduce aqueous production at the non-pigmented ciliary epithelium |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS | Bronchial asthma, COPD, sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity to any component of this product. |
| PEDIATRIC USE | Contraindicated under 2 years |
| PREGNANCY | Pregnancy Category C |
| NOTE | 0.0075% BAK preserved |
| Cosopt PF is not generic | |