What is Isopto carpine?
Isopto-carpine is used for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Isopto carpine can also be used to treat miosis. Isopto carpine prevents high intraocular tension after laser surgery.
Vuity can be used to treat adults with a condition that reduces their ability to focus on objects in close proximity (presbyopia). This medication guide does not list all possible uses for isopto carpine.
Side effects of Isopto carpine
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, facial or throat swelling and difficulty swallowing - seek medical assistance immediately!
Should you experience sudden vision loss, seek medical help immediately.
Isopto carpine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- If you experience severe burning, stinging, or swelling of the eye, this is a sign that your eyes are inflamed.
- Vision problems
- Seeing flashes, or "floaters", in your vision
- Signs of an eye infection include swelling, discomfort, crusting, or drainage.
Isopto carpine can cause the following side effects:
- Headache, eyebrow pain
- Eye pain or irritation
- Eye redness;
- Watery eyes
- Blurred vision
- If you have difficulty focusing on objects or if your vision is dim or cloudy, this could be a sign of a problem.
- Your eyes may be more sensitive.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Do not use it other than as directed. Inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking or if you have allergies or other medical conditions.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to isopto carpine, then it is best not to use the product.
Tell your doctor about any of the following:
- A detached retina;
- Is irradiation;
- Uveitis is a condition of the eye.
Isopto carpine is not known to harm unborn babies. Inform your doctor immediately if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or trying for an unplanned pregnancy. Ask your doctor if you can safely breastfeed if you are using isopto carpine.
How to take Isopto carpine?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all directions. Follow the directions on the label. Before using eye medications, wash your hands. Apply the eye drops by pulling down your lower lid to create a pocket. Squeeze a few drops into this pocket. Close your eyes for one or two minutes to help relax them and relieve tension.
Only use the number of drops prescribed. Wait for at least five minutes before using another eye drop. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper or placing it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper may cause serious vision problems and infection of your eye.
Use only when wearing soft lenses. This medicine contains a preservative that could permanently stain lenses. Wait 10 minutes or more before inserting contact lenses. If the medication is cloudy, has changed color, or contains particles, call your pharmacist. Store upright, tightly closed, and at room temperature. Do not store it in the freezer.
What happens if i miss the dose?
If you are almost due for your next dose, skip the missed dosage. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include sweating and nausea. Other symptoms include tremors or increased salivation.
What should be avoided?
Do not use any other eye medication prescribed by your doctor. Isopto carpine can cause blurred vision or affect your reaction. Do not drive, particularly at night or during hazardous activities, until you have determined how the medicine affects you.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact. Tell your doctor all the medications you are taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
