What is the most important information I should know about betaxolol ophthalmic?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to
betaxolol, or if you have
asthma, or
severe
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
heart disease or heart failure, slow
heartbeats, or a heart condition called "AV block."
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have breathing problems such as
bronchitis or emphysema, a history of heart disease or congestive heart failure, diabetes, history
of stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems, a thyroid disorder, or a muscle disorder such as
myasthenia gravis.
Do not allow the dropper to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the
dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to
vision
loss or serious damage to the eye.
Do not use any other eye medication unless your doctor has prescribed it for you. If you
use another eye medication, use it at least 10 minutes before or after using betaxolol ophthalmic.
Do not use the medications at the same time.
Betaxolol ophthalmic can cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do
anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
Do not use this medication while you are wearing
contact lenses. Betaxolol
ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least
15 minutes after using betaxolol before putting your contact lenses in.
What is betaxolol ophthalmic?
Betaxolol is a beta-blocker that reduces pressure inside the eye.
Betaxolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat
open-angle glaucoma and other
causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Betaxolol ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using betaxolol ophthalmic?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to betaxolol, or if you have:
-
asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
-
heart disease or heart failure;
-
slow heartbeats; or
-
a heart condition called "AV block."
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have:
-
breathing problems such as bronchitis or emphysema;
-
a history of heart disease or congestive heart failure;
-
diabetes;
-
history of stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems;
-
a thyroid disorder; or
-
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely use betaxolol ophthalmic.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether betaxolol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing
baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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