Betoptik

Betoptik is a drug for the treatment of glaucoma.

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Indications Betoptics

It is used for the treatment of  glaucoma, which has an open-angle character, and in addition, with increased IOP values and after performing laser trabeculoplasty procedures.

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Release form

The release of the medication is in the form of drops for the eyes - 0.5% solution inside special dropper bottles having a capacity of 5 ml. The box contains 1 such bottle.

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Pharmacodynamics

The active ingredient of the drug is the substance betaxolol. The effect of the drug is aimed at lowering the IOP values. The active element has almost no resorptive effect and does not cause the appearance of miosis.

Betoptik does not provoke accommodative spasms and hemeralopia, because it reduces the amount of watery moisture produced.

The drug differs from miotics in that it does not give rise to the effect of fog and veil in the eyes.

The effect of the drug lasts for 24 hours.

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Dosing and administration

Drops must be applied locally: 1-a drop of drug is instilled into the region of the conjunctival sac 2-fold per day.

During the first month of therapy, IOP indicators must be constantly monitored.

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Use Betoptics during pregnancy

Prescribe medication during pregnancy or lactation should be very careful.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• sinus form of bradycardia;
• the presence of strong sensitivity to betaxolol;
• CHF, which is in decompensated phase;
• AV blockade, with 2-3 degree of severity.

Caution is required when used in people with Raynaud's disease, diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism, and in addition, when using β-blockers.

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Side effects Betoptics

Among the common side effects after using the medication - insomnia and neurosis of a depressive nature.

Local symptoms: keratitis, itching in the area of the conjunctiva, photophobia, as well as allergic manifestations, anisocoria, discomfort in the area of the eyes and tearing.

Overdose

If too much liquid gets in your eyes, you should rinse them with running water.

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Interactions with other drugs

An increase in the likelihood of additive reactions is observed when the drug is combined with ingested β-adrenergic blockers. The additive effect develops relative to the level of IOP and systemic effects of β-blockers.

Reserpine, as well as other drugs that suppress the deposition of catecholamines, in the case of a combination with betaxolol, increases the likelihood of bradycardia, and at the same time reduces the values of blood pressure.

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Storage conditions

Betoptik is required to keep in a place closed from small children; The bottle should be installed vertically. Temperature values - within the limits of 8-30 ° C.

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Shelf life

Betoptik can be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of a therapeutic agent.

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Application for children

Betoptik need to be applied with great care in pediatrics.

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Analogs

Analogues of the medication are drugs Beofthan and Lokren with Xonef.

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Reviews

Betoptik is considered to be a fairly effective pharmaceutical agent - this is noted in many reviews left by patients.