About DORZOLAMI DE HCL 2%W/V
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Treats raised eye pressure without glaucoma
Usual adult dose
Dorzolamide: one drop in affected eyes three times daily; twice daily when combined with a beta-blocker eye drop.
Usual dose in children
Dorzolamide: one drop in affected eyes three times daily under specialist supervision.
Common side effects
- Burning or stinging eyes
- Bitter taste
- Blurred vision
- Eye redness or irritation
Important warnings
- Avoid with severe kidney impairment
- Can cause serious sulfonamide allergic reactions
- Remove soft contact lenses; wait 15 minutes before reinserting
- Keep bottle tip from touching eyes or other surfaces
Pregnancy
Human safety data are limited; use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
Transfer into human milk is unknown; potential risks to breastfed infants require consideration.
Interactions
- Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as acetazolamide
- High-dose aspirin may increase adverse effects
- Separate other eye drops by at least 10 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.