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Azopres Br
Brinzolamide USP + Brimonidine USP
NAME | STRENGTH | PACK SIZE | DOSAGE FORM |
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Azopres Br | 1% w/v + 0.2% w/v | 5 ml | Eye suspension |
Description
Azopres Br is a fixed combination of two anti-glaucoma drugs- Brinzolamide & Brimonidine Tartrate. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) by decreasing aqueous humor secretion in the ciliary processes of the eye. Brimonidine Tartrate is an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist which reduces IOP by decreasing aqueous humor production and increasing uveoscleral outflow.
Composition
Each ml contains Brinzolamide USP 10 mg and Brimonidine Tartrate USP 2 mg.
Indications And Uses
Azopres Br is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Dosage And Administration
Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) three times daily.
Side Effect
The most commonly reported side effects include blurred vision, eye irritation, bad taste and dry mouth.
Precaution
Shake well before use. For ophthalmic use only. Contact lenses should be removed during instillation of Brinzolamide and Brimonidine Tartrate ophthalmic suspension, but may be reinserted 15 minutes after instillation.
Use In Pregnancy Lactation
Use in pregnancy: Pregnancy category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Brinzolamide and Brimonidine Tartrate ophthalmic suspension should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Use in lactation: It is not known whether Brinzolamide or Brimonidine Tartrate are excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised while giving this ophthalmic suspension to a nursing mother.
Drug Interactions
No information available.
Overdosage
No information available.
Storage
Store below 30°C at cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications
Brinzolamide and Brimonidine Tartrate ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
How Supplied
Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml sterile Ophthalmic Suspension.