Dorzolamide / Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops

Name: Dorzolamide / Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops

Uses of Dorzolamide/Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops

  • It is used to treat glaucoma.
  • It is used to lower high eye pressure.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dorzolamide/Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops?

  • If you have an allergy to dorzolamide, timolol, or any other part of this medicine (dorzolamide/timolol preservative-free eye drops).
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have any of these health problems: Asthma, other lung or breathing problems, heart failure (weak heart), a heartbeat that is not normal, or a slow heartbeat.
  • If you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
  • If you have kidney disease.
  • If you are taking any of these drugs: Acetazolamide or methazolamide.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (dorzolamide/timolol preservative-free eye drops) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation.
  • Slow heartbeat.
  • Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Very bad and rarely deadly effects have happened with sulfa (sulfonamide) drugs like this one. These effects have included liver problems, blood problems, and very bad skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis). Call your doctor right away if you have a rash; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; red or irritated eyes; sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes; fever, chills, or sore throat; cough that is new or worse; feeling very tired or weak; any bruising or bleeding; or signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.

How do I store and/or throw out Dorzolamide/Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops?

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Protect from light.
  • Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
  • Store in pouch until ready for use.
  • Throw away 15 days after opening the pouch.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
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