Cosopt Eye Drop Benefits & Uses

Cosopt Eye Drop is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cosopt Eye Drop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cosopt Eye Drop Related Warnings

Is the use of Cosopt Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?

Cosopt Eye Drop can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cosopt Eye Drop, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cosopt Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?

Cosopt Eye Drop may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cosopt Eye Drop, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cosopt Eye Drop.
What is the effect of Cosopt Eye Drop on the Kidneys?

Cosopt Eye Drop rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cosopt Eye Drop on the Liver?

Side effects of Cosopt Eye Drop rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cosopt Eye Drop on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Cosopt Eye Drop on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Cosopt Eye Drop with Other Drugs

Cosopt Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Dipyridamole

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Acetazolamide

Epinephrine

Alemtuzumab

Amlodipine

Amiodarone

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Cosopt Eye Drop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cosopt Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Porphyria
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Urinary Incontinence
Heart Failure
Diabetes
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cosopt Eye Drop

Is this Cosopt Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cosopt Eye Drop has not been reported.

Cosopt Eye Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cosopt Eye Drop

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cosopt Eye Drop and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cosopt Eye Drop

Consuming Cosopt Eye Drop with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trusopt® (dorzolamide hydrochloride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Istalol® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)