Cosopt
Generic Name:
Dorzolamide and timolol
Brand Names:
Cosopt
Cosopt Description:
Cosopt is prescribed to relieve pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma, a condition which increases pressure in the eye leading to eventual vision loss. It is a combination of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (dorzolamide) and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (timolol).
Cosopt Side Effects:
The most common side effects of Cosopt are:
- Restlessness
- Involuntary movements or facial tics
- Tremors
- Muscle stiffness
- Nausea
- Weight gain
For more information, see our Cosopt side effects page.
Cosopt Uses:
Cosopt is an eye drop medication prescribed to treat patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who did not benefit from pervious beta-blocker treatments to relieve eye pressure caused by their condition.
Cosopt Interactions:
Other medications may interact with Cosopt or increase the risk of side effects. Discuss any medications, supplements, or vitamins with your doctor before taking Cosopt.
The following medications may interact with Cosopt:
- Albuterol
- Amiodarone
- Bambuterol
- Broxaterol
- Epinephrine
- Fenoldopam
- Formoterol
- Hexoprenaline
- Procaterol
- Salmeterol
- Terbutaline
- Tretoquinol
- Metformin
- Insulin
- Miflitol
- Cimetidine
- St. John’s Wort
- Urapidil
- Tolbutamide
- Quinidine
Patients with a history or current diagnosis of any of the following conditions should consult their doctor before beginning treatment with Cosopt:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Kidney disease
- Emphysema
- Lung problems
- Slow heartbeat
- Diabetes
- Overactive thyroid
- Allergies to Cosopt or similar medications
- Heart problems
This is not a complete list of possible Cosopt interactions. Consult your doctor about any possible interactions with this medicine.
Cosopt Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Patients should take Cosopt exactly as prescribed by a doctor, as dosage recommendations differ for the treatment of various conditions.
Cosopt is distributed as a partially full container with a clear, slightly viscous liquid used as an eye drop. Each 18 ml Cosopt eye drop bottle contains 10 ml of solution.
Patients should wash their hands before using Cosopt.
Tilt your head back and pull down your bottom eyelid to form a pocket. Without touching the eye with the Cosopt bottle, dispense one drop of solution into each affected eye.
Patients should wait ten minutes between using Cosopt and any other eye medications or contact lenses.
Missing a Dose of Cosopt
If you miss a dose of Cosopt, take it as soon as you remember. If you are close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosage schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine.
Cosopt Overdose
It is unlikely you will overdose while being treated with Cosopt. However, if you feel you may have taken too much or begin to feel any negative side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
Cosopt FDA Approval:
April 7, 1998
Cosopt Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
Cosopt carries a Black Box warning of the risk of negative withdrawal symptoms if Cosopt dosing is not properly discontinued. Patients discontinuing Cosopt treatment should slowly reduce their dosage over one to two weeks and limit their physical activity.
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