Ocupress Opht

In Depth

Generic Name: CARTEOLOL SOLUTION - OPHTHALMIC
Pronounced: (kar-TEE-oh-lol)

Ocupress Opht Side Effects

This medication may temporarily burn or sting your eyes for a minute or two when applied. Temporary eye redness/watering, blurred vision, or headache may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

vision changes
eye pain/sensitivity
sensitivity to light
persistent eye redness/itching/discharge
mental/mood changes (e.g., depression)
slow/irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath
dizziness
fainting
cold hands/feet
chest pain
tingling of the hands/feet
persistent cough
decreased sexual ability

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

weakness on one side of the body
slurred speech
seizures
confusion

This drug may infrequently cause serious heart problems (e.g, heart failure). If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention:

swelling of the ankles/feet
unusual tiredness
trouble breathing

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.