Carteolol Hydrochloride
Carteolol Hydrochloride is a non-selective beta-blocker primarily used as an ophthalmic solution to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor in the eye, thereby lowering pressure. This medication is typically prescribed for long-term management of chronic open-angle glaucoma and may be used alone or in combination with other glaucoma medications.
A topical eye medication that lowers intraocular pressure by reducing fluid production in the eye for glaucoma treatment.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 142132
- Generic
- Carteolol Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. May be used as first-line therapy or when other medications alone are insufficient to control eye pressure.
As a non-selective beta-blocker with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, carteolol reduces aqueous humor production in the ciliary body of the eye, thereby decreasing intraocular pressure. Unlike some beta-blockers, it may have less effect on heart rate at rest.
For ophthalmic use only. May be absorbed systemically; contraindicated in patients with asthma, COPD, or severe heart failure. Patients with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as beta-blockers may mask hypoglycemic symptoms. Remove contact lenses before instillation and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. May cause temporary blurred vision or eye irritation.
Official drug label
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