Betaxolol / Pilocarpine
Betaxolol/Pilocarpine is an ophthalmic combination medication used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in conditions like open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It contains two complementary agents—a beta-blocker and a miotic—that work together to lower eye pressure by both reducing fluid production and increasing fluid drainage from the eye.
An eye drop combination medication that lowers eye pressure for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008103
- Generic
- Betaxolol / Pilocarpine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and other conditions requiring reduction of intraocular pressure.
Betaxolol (beta-blocker) decreases aqueous humor production while pilocarpine (miotic/cholinergic agonist) increases outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork, providing complementary pressure-lowering effects.
May cause temporary blurred vision, eye stinging, or brow ache. Beta-blocker component may cause systemic effects; use cautiously in patients with asthma, COPD, bradycardia, or heart failure. Avoid contamination of dropper tip. Remove contact lenses before use.
Official drug label
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