About dorzolamide
Type of medicine Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Used for Glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye)
Also called Trusopt
Available as Eye drops
Dorzolamide works by blocking the action of an enzyme in the body called carbonic anhydrase. This results in a decrease in the amount of aqueous humour (watery fluid that fills the space in the front of the eye), and so pressure within the eye is reduced..
Before taking dorzolamide
Before taking dorzolamide make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:.
•If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
•If you have liver or kidney problems.
•If you have had any problems with your eyes, or any operations on your eyes.
•If you wear contact lenses.
•If you have ever been allergic to drugs called "sulphonamides".
.How to take dorzolamide
•Follow your doctor's instructions.
.Getting the most from your treatment
•If you are using more than one eye drop, leave at least ten minutes between applications.
•Avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing bottle to make contact with your eye.
•Throw away eye drops one month after opening.
•If you have single-use containers, throw away any unused solution once opened.
.Can dorzolamide cause problems
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome..
Common side-effects
These affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine What can I do if I experience this
Dizziness and disturbances to eye sight Make sure your reactions are normal before driving, operating machinery or doing any other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not fully alert.
Headache Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable pain-killer.
Burning, stinging Speak to your doctor if this does not ease.
Nausea Eat little and often.
Stick to simple foods such as dry toast.
Bitter taste Try chewing sugar-free gum, sucking pieces of ice or sugar-free sweets.
How to store dorzolamide
•Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
•Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
