Dorzolamide + Timolol Benefits & Uses

Dorzolamide + Timolol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dorzolamide + Timolol 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

Dorzolamide + Timolol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dorzolamide + Timolol is used -

Moderate

Photophobia
Blurred vision
Conjunctivitis
Decreased blood pressure
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Eye Burning
Eye irritation
Fatigue
Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness

Common

Eye Swelling

Dorzolamide + Timolol Related Warnings

Is the use of Dorzolamide + Timolol safe for pregnant women?

Dorzolamide + Timolol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dorzolamide + Timolol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dorzolamide + Timolol safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dorzolamide + Timolol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide + Timolol on the Kidneys?

Dorzolamide + Timolol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide + Timolol on the Liver?

Side effects of Dorzolamide + Timolol rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide + Timolol on the Heart?

Side effects of Dorzolamide + Timolol rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Dorzolamide + Timolol with Other Drugs

Dorzolamide + Timolol 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

Dorzolamide + Timolol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dorzolamide + Timolol 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 Dorzolamide + Timolol

Is this Dorzolamide + Timolol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Dorzolamide + Timolol has not been reported.

Dorzolamide + Timolol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dorzolamide + Timolol

There is no information on the effects of taking Dorzolamide + Timolol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dorzolamide + Timolol

Taking Dorzolamide + Timolol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.