About brinzolami de
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily; follow the prescriber’s directions.
Common side effects
- Blurred vision or eye irritation
- Bitter or unusual taste
- Dry eyes
- Slow heartbeat or low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Contains timolol; caution with asthma, severe lung disease, slow heartbeat, or heart block.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or other surfaces.
- Separate from other eye drops by at least 5 minutes.
Pregnancy
Use only if the expected benefit outweighs potential risk; evidence is limited.
Breastfeeding
Timolol may enter breast milk; use requires weighing benefits and risks.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers or medicines that slow heart rate
- Some calcium channel blockers, digoxin, or antiarrhythmics
- Other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Medicines that lower blood pressure
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.