About betaxolol
Ophthalmic beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.
Common side effects
- Temporary eye discomfort, burning, or stinging
- Blurred vision or watery eyes
- Headache
- Slow heart rate or breathing problems
Important warnings
- May worsen asthma, severe lung disease, or certain heart conditions.
- Can mask signs of low blood sugar in people with diabetes.
- Remove soft contact lenses before use; preservative may irritate lenses.
- Pressing the inner eye corner briefly may reduce medicine entering the bloodstream.
Pregnancy
Use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risks; evidence is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; small amounts may enter breast milk. Eye-corner pressure may reduce absorption.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers may increase effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
- Some heart medicines, including verapamil or diltiazem, may increase slow-heart-rate risk.
- Diabetes medicines: may mask some signs of low blood sugar.
- Other eye drops: separate applications by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.