Cosopt
Dorzolamide and timolol eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They combine two ways of lowering eye pressure.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Dorzolamide · Timolol
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 2% + 0.5%
Cosopt is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Cosopt depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Cosopt details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- dorzolamide, timolol
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor, Beta-Blocker Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; taste perversion; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival redness; dry eyes; ocular itching
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Systemic Beta-Blockers; Aspirin; Acetazolamide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over two years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Limited clinical studies. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
Contraindications
bronchial asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; sinus bradycardia
Serious side effects
severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dorzolamide and timolol eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They combine two ways of lowering eye pressure.
Mechanism of action
Dorzolamide reduces bicarbonate ion secretion in ciliary processes while timolol maleate blocks local beta-1 receptors to restrict fluid production.
What you will receive
Cosopt names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Dorzolamide / Timolol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.