Betoptic 5 ML Oft.Sol.

Active ingredient
Betaxolol hydrochloride equivalent to 5 mg / ml betaxolol

Excipients
benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, disodium edetate, hydrochloric acid and / or sodium hydroxide, purified water
What is BETOPTIC and what is it used for?

BETOPTIC is a colorless, clear eye drop solution.

BETOPTIC contains betaxolol hydrochloride as an active ingredient.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Ophthalmologists - antiglaucoma preparations and miotics - beta blocking agents.

It is offered in a 5mL self-dropper (DROP-TAINER) bottle. There is a protective tape around the cover against contact.

BETOPTIC eye drops are used to treat high pressure in the eye. High intraocular pressure can cause a disease called glaucoma.

High pressure in the eye: Your eyeball contains a clear, water-like fluid that nourishes the inside of the eye. This fluid is constantly poured out of the eye and more fluid is produced again. if

If the eyeball fills with fluid faster than it is expelled, pressure builds up inside the eye. If this amount gets too high, your vision may be impaired.

BETOPTIC is in the group of drugs called beta blockers used for glaucoma treatment. It reduces the fluid production in the eye and reduces the pressure. It can be used alone or in combination with other pressure reducing drugs.
3.How to use BETOPTIC?

Always follow your doctor's instructions strictly while using BETOPTIC. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions for appropriate use and dose / frequency of administration

Be sure to use BETOPTIC as recommended by your doctor.

It is usually applied as a drop to the eye or eyes twice a day. However, it is possible for your doctor to change the dose to suit your particular situation.

Apply BETOPTIC only to your eyes.
4. What are the possible side effects?

Like all medicines, BETOPTIC may have side effects in people who are sensitive to the substances contained in its content.

As long as the side effects are not very serious, you can continue using the medicine. If you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop using BETOPTIC without talking to your doctor.

Side effects are listed as shown in the following categories:

Very common: It can be seen in at least 1 of 10 patients.

Common: less than one in 10 patients, but more than one in 100 patients.

Uncommon: less than one in 100 patients, but more than one in 1000 patients.

Rare: may be seen less than one in 1000 patients.

Very rare: less than one in 10000 patients can be seen.

Unknown: Cannot be estimated from the available data.

If any of the following occur stop using BETOPTIC and IMMEDIATELY inform your doctor or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital: Heart-related disorders and / or diseases:

Not known: heart block and congestive heart failure (disease marked by respiratory failure, edema, liver enlargement due to heart failure).

Respiratory, thoracic and lung related disorders and / or diseases:

Not known: respiratory failure, bronchial contraction

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders and / or diseases:

Not known: toxic necrolysis of the skin (a serious disease with fluid-filled blisters on the skin)

These are all very serious side effects. If you have one of these, it means you have a serious allegiance to BETOPTIC. We may need urgent urgent intervention or hospitalization.

All of these very serious side effects are very rare.

If you notice any of the following, inform your doctor immediately or contact the emergency department of your nearest hospital: Heart-related disorders- and / or diseases:

Rare: slowing of the heartbeat

Respiratory, thoracic and lung related disorders and / or diseases:

Rare: asthma, shortness of breath

These are all serious side effects. Immediate medical attention may be required.

Serious side effects are very rare.

If you notice any of the following, tell your doctor: Disorders and / or diseases associated with the nervous system:

Rare: headache

Not known: muscle weakness, dizziness, dizziness, drowsiness

Eye related disorders and / or diseases:

Common: eye discomfort

Uncommon: sensitivity to light, itchy eyes, blurred vision, increased tears

Rare: inflammation of the anterior part of the eye (keratoconjunctivitis), superficial punctate inflammation in the cornea (punctate keratitis), eyebrow and / or eyelash loss

Unknown: eye pain, decreased visual acuity, eye inflammation, eye discharge, crusting of the eyelid edge, foreign body sensation in the eye.

These are the mild side effects of BETOPTIC.