Lamisopt Plus

Lamisopt Plus

dorzolamide + timolol

Manufacturer:

Alvogen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per mL Dorzolamide 20 mg, timolol 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Elevated IOP in patients w/ ocular HTN or open-angle glaucoma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥2 yr 1 drop in affected eye(s) bid.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Bronchial asthma or history of bronchial asthma, or severe COPD. Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock.
Special Precautions
Hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly ≥65 yr or ≥75 yr. Dorzolamide: Discontinue use if signs of serious reactions or hypersensitivity occurs, local ocular adverse effects, primarily conjunctivitis & lid reactions w/ chronic administration. Acute angle-closure glaucoma; bacterial keratitis. Concomitant use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Not to be administered while wearing contact lenses; reinsert lenses ≥15 min after administration. Timolol: May decrease resting & maximal exercise heart rate. History of chronic bronchitis, emphysema. Gradual w/drawal of treatment in elective surgery. Patients w/ DM. May mask signs & symptoms of acute hypoglycemia, clinical signs of hyperthyroidism (eg, tachycardia). Carefully manage patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis to avoid abrupt w/drawal of β-blockers. Cerebrovascular insufficiency, angle-closure glaucoma (use w/ miotic). May potentiate muscle weakness consistent w/ certain myasthenic symptoms (eg, diplopia, ptosis, generalized weakness).
Adverse Reactions
Dorzolamide: Ocular burning, stinging or discomfort immediately following administration, bitter taste following administration, superficial punctate keratitis, signs & symptoms of ocular allergic reaction, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, photophobia, dyspnea, foreign body sensation in eye, palpitation. Timolol: Bradycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, syncope, heart block, CVA, cerebral ischemia, heart failure, palpitation, cardiac arrest; dizziness, depression, fatigue, lethargy, hallucinations, confusion; ocular irritation including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, blepharoptosis, decreased corneal sensitivity, visual disturbances including refractive changes, diplopia, ptosis; bronchospasm (mainly in patients w/ preexisting bronchospastic disease), resp failure, dyspnea; aggravation of myasthenia gravis, alopecia, nausea, localized & generalized rash, dyspnea, foreign body sensation in eye, urticarial, impotence, decreased libido, masked symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetics, diarrhea.
Drug Interactions
Dorzolamide: Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Timolol: Possible additive effect on IOP &/or systemic β-adrenergic blockade w/ systemic β-adrenergic blocking agent. Possible additive effects & production of hypotension &/or marked bradycardia w/ catecholamine-depleting drugs. May have additive effects on prolonging AV conduction w/ Ca-channel blocking agent & cardiac glycoside. Severe bradycardia may occur w/ verapamil. Sinus bradycardia may occur w/ quinidine.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01ED51 - timolol, combinations ; Belongs to the class of beta blocking agents. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Lamisopt Plus eye drops soln
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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