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Remedy for glaucoma . It is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. The active substance of is a dorzolamide . The ciliary body of the eye reduces the production of Trusopt intraocular fluid . The mechanism of action is based on the slowing of the formation of hydrogen with the weakening of the transfer of water and sodium ions. Trusopt does not cause day-blindness , Miosis, spasm of accommodation. Available in the form of eye drops.

Indications and contraindications:

Trusopt is prescribed for ocular hypertension, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma Secondary glaucoma, open-form of the disease. Trusopt is not prescribed for renal failure of the system, intolerance dorzolamide. In pediatric patients, the pathology of the liver and pregnancy used with caution.

Side effect:

Blepharitis, irritated eyelids, keratitis . conjunctivitis , Infringement of vision, tearing, itching, paresthesia, increasing the thickness of the cornea, burning, iridocyclitis , Allergy. Among the systemic side effects recorded asthenia, nausea, bitter taste in the mouth , Nefrourolitiaz, Lyell's syndrome Anemia. If overdose is marked acidosis, the imbalance of water and electrolyte metabolism disorders in the nervous system. The need for timely correction of blood pH, electrolytes, potassium levels.

Mode of application:

Trusopt instilled into the affected eye three times daily for one droplet. In the combined treatment in conjunction with beta-blockers Trusopt applied twice a day. With the simultaneous use of several ophthalmic medication is recommended that the minimum interval of ten minutes.

Special instructions:

It requires regular monitoring of electrolytes, potassium, blood pH. Unacceptable wear contact lenses during the use of the drug. In the elderly sensitive to the base material is increased, requiring dose reduction. During the drug Trusopt is necessary to suspend breast-feeding. The drug has a negative impact on the performance of a complex operation, management mechanisms, driving a car.

Drug Interactions:

Acetazolamide   It increases the likelihood of side effects of a systemic nature. Antiglaucoma agents enhance the effectiveness Trusopta. The drug can be administered with betaxolol, thymol, diuretics, ACE inhibitors. Taking large doses acetylsalicylic acid   enhances the toxicity of the drug.