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GENERIC
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dorzolamide 2%, timolol 0.5%
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INDICATIONS
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Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | Beta blocker
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MICROBIOLOGY
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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
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CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
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Bronchial asthma, COPD, sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
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PEDIATRIC USE
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Contraindicated under 2 years
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