Trusopt

Trusopt

Generic: Dorzolamide HCl 2%

Trusopt
DOSAGE 1 gtt TID
GENERIC Dorzolamide HCl 2%
SIZE 5mL, 10mL
INDICATIONS Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)
MECHANISM OF ACTION Decreases aqueous production
MICROBIOLOGY Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary processes of the eye decreases aqueous humor secretion, presumably by slowing the formation of bicarbonate ions with subsequent reduction in sodium and fluid transport.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS Steven’s Johnson syndrome and sulfonamide hypersensitivity
PEDIATRIC USE Safety and effectiveness of TRUSOPT have been demonstrated in pediatric patients in a 3-month, multicenter, double-masked, active-treatment-controlled trial.
PREGNANCY Pregnancy category C | There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women with TRUSOPT
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