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About Iobet Eye Drop

BETAXOLOL belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called beta-blockers. It is primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).

BETAXOLOL works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Uses of Iobet Eye Drop

Glaucoma (high pressure in eyes)

Medicinal Benefits of Iobet Eye Drop

BETAXOLOL is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). BETAXOLOL decreases the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby, lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Directions for Use

Use BETAXOLOL as prescribed by a doctor. Apply one drop of BETAXOLOL twice daily in the affected eye with nearly 12 hours gap. Your doctor will advise you how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BETAXOLOL and cause eye infections.

Side Effects of Iobet Eye Drop

Like all medicines, BETAXOLOL can cause some common side effects such as watery eyes, discomfort in the eye, headache or blurred vision. Most of the side effects of BETAXOLOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you have low blood pressure, heart failure, slow heartbeat,  coronary heart disease, myasthenia gravis, asthma, diabetes, angle-closure glaucoma, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking BETAXOLOL. Pregnant or a nursing mother are advised to consult a doctor before taking BETAXOLOL. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using BETAXOLOL as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lens. BETAXOLOL may mask low blood sugar and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) symptoms. Therefore, if you have diabetes or hyperthyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking BETAXOLOL.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

BETAXOLOL may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine, rauwolfia alkaloids), heart-related medicines (digoxin, verapamil, diltiazem), antimalarial drugs (quinidine), medicines for severe allergic reaction (adrenaline).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Interaction of alcohol with BETAXOLOL is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with BETAXOLOL.

 

DRIVING

BETAXOLOL may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear and are alert after taking BETAXOLOL.