Sandoz-Betaxolol

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Betoptic S?
Brand Names: Canada: Betoptic? S;Sandoz-Betaxolol

Uses

It is used to treat glaucoma.
It is used to lower high eye pressure.
Betaxolol lowers pressure in the eye.

Dosing

How to take
For the eye only.
Shake suspension well before use.
Take out contact lenses before using this drug. Lenses may be put back in 15 minutes after this drug is given. Do not put contacts back in if your eyes are irritated or infected.
Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye.
After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.
Space each eye drug by 5 minutes.

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