Generic name: Dorzolamide hydrochloride
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Dorzolamide
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
Dorzolamide Dosage and Administration
The dose is one drop of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP in the affected eye(s) three times daily.
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Ophthalmic solution containing Dorzolamide 2% (20 mg/mL) equivalent to 22.3 mg/mL...
