Glaucon Opht

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: EPINEPHRINE-TYPE GLAUCOMA EYE MEDICINE

Glaucon Opht Side Effects

Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

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

Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.

This medication may cause your eyes to be sensitive to bright light. Wear sunglasses.

Inform your doctor if you develop:

vision changes
eye pain
sweating
trembling
rapid heartbeat

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Glaucon Opht Precautions

These eye-drops may contain a preservative that can cause serious allergic-type reactions in people sensitive to such preservatives. Be sure to read the ingredients of each bottle and ask your pharmacist if this applies to you.

If you have had a bad reaction (itching, redness, swelling or inflammation of the eyes) to these eye-drops, tell your doctor.

Before using these drops, tell your doctor if you have:

high blood pressure
heart or blood vessel disease
irregular heartbeat
asthma

This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Glaucon Opht Drug Interactions

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: all eye medications.

Glaucon Opht Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).