Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop

Composition Betaxolol (0.5% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack packet of 5 ml Eye Drop
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Tyrosols Derivative
Action Class Beta blocker (Topical)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Micro Labs Ltd
Manufacturer address 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA

Always wash your hands before using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time(s) each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.

The most common side effects are blurred vision, irritation, or pain in the eye, watery eyes, and headache. There are other, less common, side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious as Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop is absorbed into the systemic circulation. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects.

You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, severe COPD, or a serious heart condition. Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver, or kidney disease. It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

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Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.

Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop may worsen these conditions.

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Q. What does Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop do?

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.

Q. How should you use Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop?

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop eye drops are usually instilled once or twice a day at evenly spaced intervals, until the pressure in the eye is controlled (about 4 weeks). After that, it can be instilled once a day or as advised by the doctor. Follow the directions of your doctor carefully, and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.

Q. What are the side effects of Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop?

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop may cause side effects such as blurred vision and headache. Some other side effects of this medicine include watery eyes, redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning or discomfort. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I stop Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop if I am fine now?

No, you should not stop using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.

Q. When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop.

Q. Can I use Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop with contact lenses?

No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

In Glaucoma

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It reduces pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Most people with glaucoma do not feel sick. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

In Ocular hypertension

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. You should use it regularly as prescribed by your doctor.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Blurred vision

Watery eyes

Headache

Eye discomfort

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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