What size bottle does Dorzolamide Timolol come in?

What size bottle does Dorzolamide Timolol come in?

Dorzolamide-Timolol 22.3-6.8 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution – 10ml Bottle.

How long does a bottle of Dorzolamide Timolol last?

If you are using the preservative free (PF) version of Cosopt (dorzolamide / timolol), open the foil pouch only when you are ready to start using the medication. 15 days after opening, any remaining containers from that pouch should be thrown out since they will not work as well after they are exposed to light.

How many drops are in 5ml Dorzolamide?

There are 20 drops in 1ml of medication. Therefore a 5 ml bottle has 100 doses. One drop is sufficient for one dose and contains more volume than the eye can hold.

How is Dorzolamide Timolol supplied?

Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, USP is supplied as a sterile, clear, colorless to nearly colorless, isotonic, buffered, slightly viscous, aqueous solution. The pH of the solution is approximately 5.65, and the osmolarity is 242 to 323 mOsM.

How many drops are in a 10ml bottle of dorzolamide timolol?

Let’s do the math: a 5 ml bottle has 100 doses and a 10 ml bottle has 200 doses. (Most eyedrop prescriptions are dispensed in either 5 or 10ml bottles.)

Is Dorzolamide same as dorzolamide timolol?

Dorzolamide is in a class of medications called topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Timolol is in a class of medications called topical beta blockers.

Does timolol make you sleepy?

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: vision changes, unusual tiredness/weakness.

What are the side effects of dorzolamide timolol?

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• Blurred vision.
• burning or stinging of the eye (when medicine is applied)
• feeling of something in the eye.
• itching of the eye.
• redness of the eye and lining of the eyelid.
• sensitivity of the eyes to light.

Do you refrigerate Dorzolamide?

Conclusions: The use of refrigerated fixed combination of dorzolamide 2% plus timolol 0.5% (COSOPT) solution is associated with less ocular discomfort than the use of the same fixed combination at room temperature.

Is timolol ophthalmic solution the same as dorzolamide?

Dorzolamide and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution Description. Timolol maleate is stable at room temperature. Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, USP (preservative free) is supplied as a sterile, clear, colorless to nearly colorless, isotonic, buffered, slightly viscous, aqueous solution.

What are the uses of dorzolamide HCl ophthalmic solution?

Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

How do you store dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate?

Storage. Store Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. After opening, dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Patient Counseling Information

What are the side effects of timolol for healthcare professionals?

For Healthcare Professionals. Applies to dorzolamide / timolol ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution. The most common side effects have included taste perversion and ocular burning and stinging (up to 30%).