Drug Name

Betoptic 0.25%

Drug Uses

Betoptic is used for lowering eye pressure and treating glaucoma. It may be used with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Warnings/Precautions

Do NOT use Betoptic if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Betoptic
• you have asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), complete or second-degree heart block, heart shock, a resting heart rate less than 60 beats/min, or a heart rate less than 45 beats/min after a heart attack

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Betoptic:
Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are having an allergic reaction
• if you have bronchitis, breathing problems, COPD, heart failure, diabetes, first-degree heart block, a history of asthma, overactive thyroid, low blood sugar levels, or blood flow problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Betoptic. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines.

• Anticholinesterases (eg, pyridostigmine), diltiazem, disopyramide, flecainide, ketanserin, lithium, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, selegiline), nifedipine and derivatives, quinazolines, or verapamil and derivatives because they may increase the actions and the risk of Betoptic's side effects
• Bupivacaine or cocaine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may increased by Betoptic
• Clonidine because when given with Betoptic, if it is suddenly stopped, it may cause rebound high blood pressure
• Glucagon because it may decrease Betoptic's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Betoptic may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Possible Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred or decreased vision; burning, discomfort, stinging, itching, or tearing when first applied; crusty lashes; dry eyes; eye pain, redness, or discharge; sensation of something in the eye.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in heart rate; headache.

More Information

If you have any questions about Betoptic, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Betoptic is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.