Metipranolol
Metipranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker medication available as eye drops, primarily used to lower intraocular pressure in conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension. By reducing the production of aqueous humor in the eye, it helps prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss associated with elevated eye pressure.
Metipranolol is an ophthalmic beta-blocker eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01ED04
- RxNorm
- 10824
- Generic
- Metipranolol
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Metipranolol is primarily indicated for the treatment of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma) and ocular hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other glaucoma medications to effectively manage intraocular pressure.
As a non-selective beta-blocker, Metipranolol works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors in the ciliary epithelium of the eye. This action decreases the production of aqueous humor, thereby reducing intraocular pressure and helping to prevent damage to the optic nerve.
Metipranolol eye drops should be used with caution in patients with asthma, COPD, heart failure, or bradycardia due to potential systemic absorption. Patients should avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination. Regular eye pressure monitoring is recommended during treatment. Discontinuation should be gradual when stopping systemic beta-blockers to avoid rebound effects.
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