Trusopt

Trusopt 2% Solution Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride)

15 mL - $77.07 USD 30 mL - $139.12 USD 45 mL - $201.17 USD 60 mL - $263.22 USD 75 mL - $325.27 USD 90 mL - $387.32 USD

Generic equivalents for Trusopt...

We also carry these generic equivalents of Trusopt to help save you money.

Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride) 2% Solution Manufactured by Cipla

1 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $54.91 USD 2 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $94.80 USD 3 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $134.69 USD 4 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $174.58 USD 5 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $214.47 USD 6 x 15 ml (3 x 5ml) - $254.36 USD

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Trusopt Prescription Drug Information

Dorzolamide (Into the eye)
Dorzolamide (dor-ZOLE-a-mide)

Treats increased pressure in the eye that is caused by glaucoma or a condition called hypertension of the eye.

Brand Name(s):Trusopt Ocumeter Plus, Trusopt Ocumeter
There may be other brand names for Trusopt.

When Trusopt Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Trusopt if you have had an allergic reaction to dorzolamide.

How to Use Trusopt:
Liquid, Drop

• Your doctor will tell you how much of Trusopt to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using Trusopt.
• To use:
  
  • Remove contact lenses before using Trusopt. Wait at least 15 minutes before putting the contact lenses back in.
  • Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket. Invert the bottle, and press lightly the "Finger push area" using your thumb or index finger. Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Recap the bottle immediately after use.
• Trusopt comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

If a dose of Trusopt is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose..

How to Store and Dispose of Trusopt:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Trusopt:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• If your doctor ordered other eye drops for you to use, do not put the other drops in at the same time as Trusopt. Wait at least 10 minutes between using Trusopt and any other eye medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using acetazolamide (Ak-Zol®, Diamox®), dichlorphenamide (Daranide®), methazolamide (Neptazane®), or aspirin before you start using these eye drops.

Warnings While Using Trusopt:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an eye infection, or other eye problems. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
• Tell your doctor if you get an eye infection, have an eye injury, or have eye surgery while being treated with Trusopt. You may need to get a new bottle of the eye drops to help prevent an eye infection or keep an infection from getting worse.
• If your eyes or eyelids become red, itchy, or swollen when you use the drops, stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away.
• Serious allergic reactions may occur while using Trusopt. Stop using Trusopt and check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: black, tarry stools; blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin; chills; dark urine; joint or muscle pain; rash; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin.
• Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Trusopt. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using Trusopt:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
• Blood in the urine.
• Fever or chills.
• Red, itchy, or swollen eyelids or eyes.
• Sores, ulcers, or white patches in your mouth.
• Unusual bleeding or bruising.
• Unusual tiredness or weakness.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Trusopt, talk with your doctor:

• Bitter or unusual taste in your mouth.
• Blurred vision.
• Burning or stinging in your eyes.
• Dry eyes.
• Eye sensitivity to sunlight.
• Headache or dizziness.
• Mild eye discomfort or feeling that something is in your eye.
• Mild skin rash.
• Nausea or vomiting.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Trusopt, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088