Levobunolol
Levobunolol is a non-selective beta-blocker medication available as eye drops, primarily used to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It works by reducing the production of aqueous humor in the eye, thereby decreasing pressure buildup that can damage the optic nerve. This medication is typically prescribed when other treatments have not adequately controlled eye pressure.
Levobunolol is a beta-blocker eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01ED03
- RxNorm
- 1813
- Generic
- Levobunolol
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- Betagan
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Levobunolol is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It helps lower intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss associated with these conditions.
As a non-selective beta-blocker, levobunolol decreases the production of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye) by the ciliary body, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
Levobunolol may cause side effects such as eye irritation, blurred vision, and bradycardia. Patients with asthma, COPD, or certain cardiac conditions should use this medication with caution. Systemic absorption can occur, potentially causing beta-blocker effects. Regular eye pressure monitoring is recommended during treatment.
Official drug label
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