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Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Carteolol HCl 1%; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Beta-blocker.
How Supplied
Soln—5mL, 10mL, 15mL
Manufacturer
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Indications
Indications
Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily. Concomitant pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or epinephrine or dipivefrin, and/or systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may be used if needed.
Children
Not established.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Contraindications
Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia. Greater than 1st-degree AV block. Cardiogenic shock. Overt cardiac failure. Asthma. Severe COPD.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
History of cardiac failure or heart block. Discontinue at 1st sign of cardiac failure. Pulmonary impairment. Diabetes (esp. labile). May mask hypoglycemia and hyperthyroidism. May potentiate muscle weakness. Discontinue before general anesthesia. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate or be potentiated by systemic β-blockers. May potentiate reserpine, hypoglycemics. May antagonize adrenergic psychotropics.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular: transient eye irritation, burning, tearing, conjunctival hyperemia and edema, blurred/cloudy vision, photophobia, decreased night vision, ptosis; rarely: blepharoconjunctivitis, abnormal corneal staining, corneal sensitivity. Systemic: cardiac arrhythmia, heart palpitation, dyspnea, asthenia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, sinusitis, taste perversion.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Clinical Trials
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Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Ocupress.
Carteolol Hcl Ophthalmic Solution Patient Counseling
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