Betoptic

People with certain heart conditions should not use Betoptic.

Special warnings about Betoptic

Before you use Betoptic, tell your doctor if you have any of the following:

• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Thyroid disease

If you are having surgery, your doctor may advise you to gradually stop using Betoptic before you undergo general anesthesia.

This drug may lose some of its effectiveness for glaucoma after you have been taking it a long time.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Betoptic

If Betoptic is used with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Betoptic with the following:

Drugs that alter mood, such as amitriptyline hydrochloride and phenelzine sulfate Oral beta blockers such as atenolol and propranolol hydrochloride Reserpine

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Betoptic during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Betoptic may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with Betoptic is finished.

Recommended dosage for Betoptic

Your doctor may have you take another medication with Betoptic or Betoptic-S.

ADULTS

Betoptic

The usual recommended dose is 1 to 2 drops of Betoptic in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

Betoptic S

The usual recommended dose is 1 to 2 drops of Betoptic S in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

Overdosage

Any medication used in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Betoptic, seek medical attention immediately.

• With an oral beta blocker, symptoms of overdose might include:
  Heart failure, low blood pressure, slow heartbeat