Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml
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About Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is used to lower high pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the optic nerve is damaged, resulting in increased eye pressure; if left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, which lowers the pressure in your eye by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye.
You may sometimes experience blurred vision, a burning sensation, and a bitter taste in the mouth. Most of these side effects of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, if you are still experiencing any of the side effects, please consult your doctor.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid infection. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops.
You should not stop using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops suddenly, as it may increase eye pressure or cause serious side effects. Inform your doctor if you are having any allergic reactions. Before starting, check with your doctor if you have dry eyes, cornea problems, or liver disease, and do not use any other eye medicines with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops unless your doctor advises it. Use the Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops only in the affected eye, and try not to get it in your other eye.
Uses of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is used in the treatment of increased pressure in the eyes. The detailed uses of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops are as follows:
- Ocular hypertension: Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops helps to reduce elevated intraocular pressure, protecting the eyes from potential damage and preventing glaucoma.
- Glaucoma management: Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is used to treat glaucoma, both open-angle and pseudo-exfoliative, by lowering intraocular pressure to prevent vision loss and protect the optic nerve.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
- Replace the outer cap after use.
- Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops.
Key Benefits
- Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops helps to reduce pressure inside the eye, especially in conditions like glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, which is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
- It is primarily used to treat high pressure in the eye. It works by reducing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.
- By lowering eye pressure, Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops helps to protect the optic nerve and reduces the risk of gradual vision loss.
- It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes.
How Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops Works
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- Wear protective eye glasses to prevent infections.
- Avoid rubbing and touching the eyes frequently.
- Maintain eye hygiene by cleaning them with fresh water.
- Take food rich in vitamin-A like carrots, fish and green leafy vegetables.
- Include omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel.
- Eat vitamin A-rich foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and apricots.
- Consume antioxidant-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and leafy greens.
- Include zinc-rich foods like oysters, beef, beans, nuts, and dairy products.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air especially in dry weather.
- Practice good eyelid hygiene by gently cleansing with warm compresses and baby shampoo.
- Avoid irritants by minimizing exposure to smoke, dust, wind, and harsh chemicals.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays and wind.
- Quit smoking as it is significantly linked to dry eye disease.
- Consult your doctor if you experience persistent tearing or dry eyes for proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Using a cold compress may help relieve itching and inflammation associated with conjunctivitis.
- A warm compress and washing the eyes with water can help with crusting on the eyelids.
- Avoid wearing contact lens until you feel better; use spectacles instead.
- Do not rub the eyes.
- Practise good hand hygiene and avoid touching the eyes to prevent the spread of infection.
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain eye health.
- Wear UV-protecting sunglasses when you are outside or in bright light.
- Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes it may increase irritation.
- Seek medical care if you are experiencing extreme eye pain or discomfort.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
What if I have taken an overdose of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops if you are allergic to Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops or anyother components present in it.
- Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins.
- If you have a kidney, dry eye, cornea, or liver problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops, as a dose adjustment may be required.
- Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to your eye or any surface to keep it clean.
- If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior.
- If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops.
- Wash your hands properly before using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops to avoid any infection.
- Do not stop using it suddenly without talking to your doctor, as this can increase eye pressure.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml with salsalate can increase the risk of side effetcs.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml with Salsalate together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience a ringing sound in your ears, a headache, sickness, dizziness, or a fever, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking aspirin with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml may increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between aspirin and Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as ringing in your ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, or fever, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml and choline salicylate may increase risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml and choline salicylate together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, vomiting, dizziness, rapid breathing, or fever, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml and Sodium salicylate together can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml and Sodium salicylate together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience ringing in your ears, headache, feeling sick, feeling dizzy, confusion, or a fever, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml with Diflunisal may cause ringing in the ears, nausea, headache, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, rapid breathing, fever, hallucinations, or seizure (fits).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops 10ml and diflunisal together can result in an interaction, but they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid alcoholic beverages with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops as they can make you dehydrated and affect the eye pressure.
- Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
- A diet including green and leafy vegetables and fruits helps to lower eye pressure.
- Regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest are important.
- Fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops. But intake of alcohol with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops may damage your liver. So intake of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops should be avoided with Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops can affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby, so consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is not known if Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops passes into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding or planning to, talk to your doctor. They will tell you whether it’s safe to use Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops while breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery that requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
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Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops can be given to children, but under child specialist medical supervision.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before using Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Please consult a doctor before administering Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. As a result, it effectively treats glaucoma.
If you miss a dose of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not stop taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
You should inform your doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery, and he might stop the use of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops before the surgery.
No, Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. As a result, it effectively treats glaucoma.
The peak effect of dorzolamide occurs about two hours after administration. The effects last for at least eight hours. However, the effects may not be immediately visible.
No, you should not refrigerate Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops. Instead, you should store it at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You should also keep it out of reach of children.
Remove your contact lenses before instilling dorzolamide eye drops and put them back in at least 15 minutes later.
Common side effects of Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops may include stinging, burning, or discomfort in the eye after inserting the drops, bitter taste after inserting the drops, sensitivity to light, upset stomach, and vomiting.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is intended to control glaucoma but does not cure it.
In rare cases, Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops may cause serious side effects such as itching eyes, redness or swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, dryness, or a skin rash. If you experience these symptoms, stop using dorzolamide eye drops and consult your doctor immediately.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery, driving a car, or riding a bike, which requires concentration, should be avoided.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
Dorzox PF 2% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic (eye) use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
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