Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.
Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP
Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.
Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP
Usual Pediatric Dose for Glaucoma
2 years or older:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.
Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP
Usual Pediatric Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
2 years or older:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.
Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Patient advice:
- Pressure should be applied to the tear duct immediately following administration of the drug.
- To avoid contamination of the eye or eye drops, the dropper tip should not come into contact with any surface.
Storage requirements:
- Protect from light
