Description

Opthocare – XT Eye Drop

Brand Name: Opthocare-XT Eye Drop

Manufactured/Mktd by: Corise Canine Care / Corise Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Dosage form: Eye Drops

Presentation: 

5 ml

Ingredients & Composition:

Each ml of Opthocare – XT eye drop contains

Dorzolamide Hydrochloide IP Eq to Dorzolamide         2% w/v
Timolol Maleate IP Eq to Timdol                                     0.5% w/v
Benzalkonium chloride IP (as preservative)                   0.0075%
Aqueous vehicle                  q.s.

Description / Action: 

Opthocare – XT eye drops contain dorzolamide and timolol. Dorzolamide is ACE inhibitor. It reduces the rate of aqueous humor production. Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker which decreases the aqueous humor production. Secondary Glaucoma can be result of decreased removal of fluid from internal eye, Uveitis (Inflammation of internal eye), Displacement of lens, eye cancer, and chronic retinal detachment. Major effect of Glaucoma includes increase in IOP (Intra Ocular Pressure) which is painful. The normal IOP is between 10-20 mmHg whereas in dogs & cats Glaucoma often results in increased pressure up to 30-50 mmHg. It can result in decreased activity such as less desire to play, Irritability, and decreased appetite. It also causes constant headache or migraine. Animal shows, pain in a different way. If the pressure of eye remains uncontrolled the optic nerve and retina degenerates and vision is permanently lost.

Class: Eye Drops (ACE inhibitor, Beta-blocker)

Indication / Uses:

Opthocare – XT eye drop is indicated in dogs and cats to treat

• Primary glaucoma
• Secondary glaucoma

Dosage and administration:

Turn the face of pet upward, Pull the lower eyelid to make a pouch and put 1-2 drops in the eye. Gently close the eye for 1-2 minutes, place one finger at the corner of your pet’s eye and gently apply gentle pressure.

Clean the outer area of eyes with a clean & dry tissue to remove tears and excess medicine if dropped in eyes. Avoid contact with eyes.

Wait at least 10 minutes before applying other medications if you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments).

Always use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Overdoses / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

If your pet has previous history of diabetes or heart problems, combination of Dorzolamide and Timolol drops may hide sign of Low Blood Sugar such as rapid heartbeat, sweaty weak, dizziness, drowsiness or faint. Sometimes it may cause headache, chills or tremor. Need to monitor blood sugar closely. If over doses suspected it may cause slow or irregular heart beat.

Do not use in case of uveitis or anterior lens luxation.

If any adverse reaction is there or if irritation persists or increases, discontinue the use and consult your veterinarian.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Store below 25°C at dry place. Protect from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Do not touch the dropper tip as this may contaminate the solution. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:

Safety for the use in breeding/ lactating/pregnant animals has not been mentioned by the manufacturer. Self medication may result into serious side effects. Always follow the recommendations of your veterinarian.

Habit forming:  No

Substitute: Visio-G Eye Drops

Also see Opthoprost Eye Drops,