Azarga eye drops 10 mg

Product Description:

Product Name:

• Azarga, 10 mg/5 ml, eye drops, for the treatment of glaucoma - 5 ml.

Scientific name:

• Brinzolamide + Timolol

Azarga belongs to:

• Eye drops for glaucoma

How does brinzolamide + brimonidine work?

• It works to reduce the fluid in the eye and thus reduces eye pressure.

Medical uses of Bazarga eye drops:

• It is used to reduce high eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

How to use Azarga eye drops:

• Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medication before putting in your contact lenses. Tilt your head back, look up, and pull down your lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and apply one drop, usually twice daily (12 hours apart) or as directed by your doctor.
• Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital right away.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects of Lazarga eye drops:

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:
• Temporary blurred vision, temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, dry mouth, feeling as if something is in the eye, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Pregnancy and lactation precautions while taking Azarga eye drops:

• This medicine should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Breastfeeding: It is not known if it passes into breast milk.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Helpful Tips:

• Many vitamins and nutrients are important for eye health, including zinc, copper, selenium, and the antioxidant vitamins C, E, and A. For example: Multivitamins
• Exercise safely: Regular exercise may reduce eye pressure.
• Talk to your doctor about an appropriate exercise program.

Warnings and precautions when taking Azarga eye drops:

• It is very important that your eye doctor checks your progress at regular visits to make sure that the medication is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.
• If itching, redness, swelling, or any other signs of eye or eyelid irritation occur, consult your doctor.
• If you or your child has an eye injury or infection, or needs eye surgery, talk to your doctor right away.
• You may need to change or stop using your medication.
• This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, tired, or less alert than they are normally.
• Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• This medicine may increase the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system depressants (medicines that make you sleepy or less alert).
• Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines, allergy medications, sedatives, sleeping medications, prescription pain medications, narcotics, seizure medications, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics.
• Consult your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine.
• It may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they normally are.
• Wearing sunglasses and avoiding excessive exposure to bright light may help reduce discomfort.

Storage conditions for Azarga eye drops:

• Store below 25°C.
• Do not refrigerate.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Must be stored in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the box/label.
• The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.