Azopt Brinzolamide Eye drop 1% 5ml

What AZOPT is and what it is used for

AZOPT contains brinzolamide which belongs to a gro

up of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and reduces the pressure inside the eye.
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rnAZOPT eye drops are used to treat high pressure in the eyes. This pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma.
rnIf the pressure in the eye is too high, it can damage your eyesight.

What you need to know before you use AZOPT
rnDo not use AZOPT

- if you have severe kidney problems.

- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of AZOPT. For the full list of components, see section 6.

- if you are allergic to medicines called sulphonamides. Examples: medicines used to treat diabetes and infections and also diuretics (urination tablets). AZOPT may cause the same allergy.

- if you have too much acidity in your blood (a condition called hyperchloremic acidosis).
rn If you have any questions, consult your doctor.
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rn Warnings and cautions
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rn Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using AZOPT:

- if you have kidney or liver problems.

- if you suffer from dry eye or corneal problems.

- if you are using other medicines containing sulphonamides

- if you have a specific type of glaucoma in which the pressure inside the eye increases due to deposits that block the drainage of fluid in the eye (pseudoexfoliative glaucoma or pigmentary glaucoma) or a specific type of glauoma in which the Pressure inside the eye increases (sometimes rapidly) due to a forward bulging of the eye that blocks fluid drainage (narrow-angle glaucoma).
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rn Children and adolescents

AZOPT should not be used in infants, children and adolescents under 18 years of age, unless recommended by your doctor.