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Betoptic s is an eye drop with the main ingredient being Betaxolol. Betoptics is used to treat glaucoma in patients with glaucoma.
1. What is Betoptic S?
Betoptic s belongs to the group of drugs for treating glaucoma, with the main ingredient being Betaxolol 2.5mg (equivalent to Betaxolol hydrochloride 2.8mg). Betaxolol hydrochloride is effective in reducing intraocular pressure in normal cases and increasing intraocular pressure with or without glaucoma.
Betoptic s drug is prepared in the form of a solution, a suspension for eye drops and is indicated for use in eye drops in the treatment of glaucoma in people with chronic open-angle glaucoma.
2. Usage and dosage of the drug Betoptic WILL
Betoptic s are eye drops, before use need to shake the bottle well. The recommended dose in adults, including the elderly, is 1 drop in the affected eye and 2 times daily. It can take up to several weeks for the drug to lower eye pressure. Note, need to monitor and monitor in people with glaucoma accompanied by glaucoma while taking the drug.
After instilling Betoptic s, to reduce systemic drug absorption, increase the local effect of the drug and limit side effects, it is necessary to close the eyes for 2 minutes or gently press the tear duct with clean hands. Note, it is necessary to remove the ring attached to the medicine cap before using the medicine.
Overdosage of Betoptic s occurs when the drug solution is accidentally swallowed and the patient may develop symptoms such as hypotension, bronchospasm, bradycardia and heart failure. At that time, the patient needs to be treated symptomatically and supportively.
3. Betoptic side effects
Betoptic s drug may cause some unwanted side effects with the frequency of occurrence as follows:
Common: Headache, eye discomfort, increased tear secretion, blurred vision. Uncommon: Spotted keratitis and keratitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eye inflammation, eye pain, eye fatigue, dry eye, eye itching, eye congestion, eye irritation, rust, photophobia light, visual disturbances, conjunctival disturbances, scabbing at the eyelid margins, eyelid constriction, conjunctival edema. Betoptic s rarely causes tachycardia or bradycardia. Nausea, rhinitis, shortness of breath, asthma. Rare: Cataracts, runny nose, cough, dyspepsia, hypotension, anxiety, syncope. If you see any abnormality after instilling Betoptic s, the patient should immediately report it to a doctor or go to a medical facility soon for an examination.
4. Some notes when using Betoptic s
Do not use Betoptic s drug in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, people with reactive respiratory diseases such as severe bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. People with heart failure, cardiogenic shock, sinus bradycardia, 2nd and 3rd degree atrioventricular block are also not allowed to use the drug.
For topical eye drops in general and Betoptic s in particular, the drug is absorbed systemically and causes undesirable side effects on both the lungs and the heart. To reduce systemic absorption, the dose should be taken into account.
People with cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, angina pectoris, coronary artery disease should be cautious when taking Betoptic s and should be monitored if there are any abnormalities and the disease worsens. As soon as there are signs of heart failure, the drug should be stopped immediately. In particular, people with first-degree atrioventricular block also need to be careful when using the drug.
People with severe peripheral circulatory disorders, history or current bronchial asthma, mild or moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should use Betoptic s with caution.
People with unstable diabetes or idiopathic hypoglycemia, people with hyperthyroidism, suspected thyrotoxicosis should be cautious when using Betoptic s because the drug masks the signs of acute hypoglycemia and hyperthyroidism.
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Betoptic s should be combined with anabolic steroids. death in people with angle-closure glaucoma because the betaxolol component in the drug has little or no effect on the pupil.
People with corneal disease, abnormality of tear film, Sicca syndrome should be cautious when using Betoptic s because the drug can dry the eyes.
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should not be used concurrently, as they may cause hypotension or systemic beta-blockade.
People with a history of allergy or severe hypersensitivity reactions may have a more severe allergic reaction to Betoptic s and, with treatment, may not respond to the usual doses.
Before undergoing surgery and anesthetic procedures, the patient should tell the doctor that he is taking drugs containing Betaxolol, because this active ingredient can inhibit the systemic beta-agonist effect.
Avoid using soft contact lenses while taking Betoptic s, as the benzalkonium chloride component in the drug can cause irritation and discolor soft contact lenses. Before instilling the eye drops, remove the contact lenses and wait for about 15 minutes after instilling the drops before putting them back on.
Pregnant women should only use Betoptic s in cases of absolute necessity, because research data on this group of subjects is limited. In case the pregnant mother takes the drug until delivery, the baby after birth should be carefully monitored in the first days after birth, because beta-blockers can cause hypotension, hypoglycemia, respiratory failure, heart rate. slow.
Betoptics for glaucoma treatment is a beta-adrenergic blocker that can cause a number of local and systemic side effects, especially undesirable effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Therefore, before and before taking the drug, the patient should carefully read the use information and only use the drug when prescribed or directed by the doctor.
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