Can cosopt be used 3 times a day?

Can cosopt be used 3 times a day?

Since dorzolamide by itself is usually administered three times a day,16–17 it may be possible that it does not exert its full effect when given only twice a day as a component of Cosopt. In conclusion, we found that Cosopt administered three times a day is more effective and as safe as when administered twice a day.

How often do you use cosopt?

The dose is one drop of COSOPT in the (conjunctival sac of the) affected eye(s) two times daily. If another topical ophthalmic agent is being used, COSOPT and the other agent should be administered at least ten minutes apart.

Can timolol be used 3 times a day?

Increasing the dosage of timolol-dorzolamide fixed combination from twice a day to 3 times a day was found to be safe and significantly more effective in reducing intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma, although further research on safety may be warranted.

How long can you use cosopt?

Keep the Cosopt® PF single-use containers in the original pouch to protect from light. Write down the date you open the foil pouch in the space provided in the pouch. Throw away any unused single-use containers 15 days after opening the pouch.

Can cosopt be used once a day?

Cosopt, one drop twice a day, combined with latanoprost once a day offers patients a great combination of medications that can achieve dramatic IOP reductions with only three drops a day in each eye.

Do you shake cosopt?

Wash hands before and after use. Shake well before using. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper or tube to your eye, fingertips, or other surface.

What does cosopt treat?

This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

How long does it take for cosopt to work?

This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours; however, effects may not be visibly obvious and therefore laboratory tests may need to be done to evaluate this medication’s effectiveness.

How do you use Cosopt eye drops?

Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop in your eye. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye.

How effective is cosopt?

In terms of effectiveness, Cosopt twice daily is about equally effective as using Timoptic (timolol maleate 0.5%, Merck) twice daily and Trusopt (dorzolamide HCl 2.0%, Merck) three times daily.

How often can you use Cosopt eye drops?

Cosopt Dosage and Administration. The dose is one drop of Cosopt in the affected eye(s) two times daily. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart [see Drug Interactions (7.3)].

Can I use Cosopt (Dorzolamide / timolol) with other medications?

If you are using Cosopt (dorzolamide / timolol) at the same time as other eye medications, wait 5 minutes between each drop to give your eyes time to absorb each medication. It’s not easy to tell if your eye pressure is improving at home.

What should I do if I use two eye drops at once?

Blot any excess solution from the skin around the eye with a tissue. Discard and unused portion from the single use container. If your doctor ordered two different eye drops to be used together, wait at least 5 or 10 minutes between the times you apply the medicines. This will help to keep the second medicine from “washing out” the first one.

What happens if you touch the tip of a Cosopt dropper?

Do not touch the tip of the Cosopt eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have any eye injury or infection, or if you need surgery (especially eye surgery).