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Misopt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. The alternative uses of Misopt have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Misopt. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Misopt include Eye Swelling. While these are the most often observed Misopt side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Misopt go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Misopt is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Misopt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Misopt is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Misopt are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Misopt may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Misopt, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Misopt is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Misopt safe for pregnant women?
Misopt can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Misopt, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Misopt safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Misopt. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Misopt on the Kidneys?
Misopt rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Misopt on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Misopt on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Misopt on the Heart?
Misopt has very mild side effects on the heart.
Misopt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Misopt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Misopt habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Misopt.
Interaction between Food and Misopt
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Misopt and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Misopt
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Misopt as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1401
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 155
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trusopt® (dorzolamide hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Istalol® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1401
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 153