Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic
Generic name: dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic [ dor-ZOLE-a-mide-and-TYE-moe-lol-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Cosopt, Cosopt PF
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (2.23%-0.68%; 2%-0.5% preservative-free)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic?
Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic can cause serious breathing problems or heart failure. Get medical help if you have shortness of breath, pounding heartbeats, swelling in your lower legs, or rapid weight gain.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dorzolamide or timolol, or if you have:
a history of asthma;
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema; or
heart failure, slow heartbeats;
heart block or "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree); or
heart muscle damage (such as from a heart attack).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems;
an allergy to sulfa drugs;
a genetic disposition for allergic reactions, or if you've had a severe allergic (anaphylactic) reaction;
muscle weakness, myasthenia gravis;
a thyroid disorder;
liver or kidney disease;
diabetes; or
if you plan to have surgery.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Do not use this medicine in a child younger than 2 years old.
