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About Dorzina 2% Eye Drop

DORZOLAMIDE belongs to a class of eye-related medicine called 'antiglaucoma' used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes.  Glaucoma is an eye problem in which the optic nerve is damaged, thereby leading to increased eye pressure and if left untreated it can lead to permanent blindness.

DORZOLAMIDE contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that works by reducing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure. As the increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. DORZOLAMIDE should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

DORZOLAMIDE is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid any infection. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using DORZOLAMIDE, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using DORZOLAMIDE. You may experience blurred vision, a burning sensation, and a bitter taste in the mouth in some cases. Most of these side effects of DORZOLAMIDE are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Put DORZOLAMIDE in your eyes only if the doctor has prescribed you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking DORZOLAMIDE abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take DORZOLAMIDE if you are allergic to sulphonamides or have a severe kidney problem.  Check with your doctor before starting DORZOLAMIDE if you have dry eyes, cornea problem, or liver disease. Also, DORZOLAMIDE does not stop DORZOLAMIDE abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with DORZOLAMIDE, without consulting your doctor.  

Uses of Dorzina 2% Eye Drop

Glaucoma (increased pressure on eyes)

Medicinal Benefits of Dorzina 2% Eye Drop

DORZOLAMIDE contains Dorzolamide, which is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is primarily used in treating high pressure in the eye. It works by reducing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure. As the increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high it can also lead to loss of sight. DORZOLAMIDE should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Directions for Use

DORZOLAMIDE is available as an eye drop and is prescribed for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid any infection. Use DORZOLAMIDE in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects of Dorzina 2% Eye Drop

Like all medicines, DORZOLAMIDE can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may experience blurred vision, a burning sensation, and a bitter taste in the mouth in some cases. Most of these side effects of DORZOLAMIDE are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take DORZOLAMIDE if you are allergic to dorzolamide, other antibiotics, or sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney problem, dry eye, cornea problem, or liver problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting DORZOLAMIDE as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using DORZOLAMIDE, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using DORZOLAMIDE. Wash your hands properly before using DORZOLAMIDE to avoid any infection.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DORZOLAMIDE may interact with blood thinners (aspirin), other glaucoma medications (acetazolamide), muscle weakness medication (dichlorphenamide), and an anti-epileptic medication (topiramate), and analgesics (sodium salicylate).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 Inform your doctor if you have or ever had liver or kidney disease, dry eyes, urinary obstruction, porphyria (liver disorder), hypersensitivity reactions, or cornea problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with DORZOLAMIDE. But intake of alcohol with DORZOLAMIDE may damage your liver. So intake of DORZOLAMIDE should be avoided with DORZOLAMIDE.

PREGNANCY

DORZOLAMIDE is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It may affect pregnant women or fetuses. Hence, intake of DORZOLAMIDE should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

BREAST FEEDING

DORZOLAMIDE is excreted in human milk. But the amount of DORZOLAMIDE absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, should not be taken while breastfeeding.

DRIVING

DORZOLAMIDE can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

LIVER

DORZOLAMIDE is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DORZOLAMIDE is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.