Brinzolamide
Azopt (brinzolamide) is a prescription eye drop medication used to lower elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and is typically used when other glaucoma medications have not provided sufficient pressure reduction.
Azopt is an eye drop that lowers eye pressure in glaucoma patients by reducing fluid production in the eye.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 194882
- Generic
- Azopt
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Forms
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Azopt is used to treat elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, conditions where increased pressure in the eye can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.
Azopt contains brinzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye), thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
Azopt is for ophthalmic use only and should not be ingested. Patients should wait at least 15 minutes after applying Azopt before inserting contact lenses. Common side effects may include eye discomfort, blurred vision, and a bitter taste. Patients with sulfa allergies should inform their doctor before use, and the medication should be used exactly as prescribed for optimal effectiveness.
Official drug label
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