Generic name:brinzolamide (ophthalmic route) [ brin-ZOE-la-mide ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 7, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Azopt
In Canada
- Azopt 1%
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma
Pharmacologic Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Uses for Azopt 1%
Brinzolamide ophthalmic (eye) drops is used to treat increased pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular hypertension. Both eye conditions are caused by high pressure in your eye and can lead to pain from pressure in your eye and then can eventually harm your vision. This medicine can help you keep your sight by reducing the pressure in your eye and stopping eye pain.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Azopt 1%
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of brinzolamide eye drops in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of brinzolamide eye drops in the elderly.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an int...
