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Azopt

Brand Names

; Azopt®

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor; Ophthalmic Agent, Antiglaucoma

Brinzolamide decreases production of fluid behind the eye. It lowers the pressure in the eye.

For the eye only.
Shake well first.
Take out soft contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given.
After using medicine keep your eyes closed. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 3-5 minutes. This keeps medicine in the eye.
Separate each eye medicine by 5 minutes. Give one and wait 5 minutes before using the next.
Do not touch the bottle tip to eye, lid, or other skin.

Instill a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not instill a double dose or extra doses.

You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.
Be careful if you have G-6-PD deficiency. Anemia may occur. Talk with healthcare provider.
You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Use caution if you have lung disease. This includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

Metal-like taste. Food may have a bitter or sour taste.
Blurred vision. This will go away quickly. Use caution when driving or doing tasks that need clear vision.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Serious eye pain or changes in vision.
Any rash.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).