Carteolol Benefits & Uses

Carteolol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Carteolol Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Carteolol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carteolol is used -

Carteolol Related Warnings

Is the use of Carteolol safe for pregnant women?

Carteolol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Carteolol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Carteolol safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Carteolol on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Carteolol on the Kidneys?

Carteolol does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Carteolol on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Carteolol on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Carteolol on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Carteolol for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Carteolol with Other Drugs

Carteolol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

Epinephrine

Moderate

Diltiazem

Caffeine

Carteolol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carteolol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hyperthyroidism
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Carteolol

Is this Carteolol habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Carteolol.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Carteolol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Carteolol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Carteolol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Carteolol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carteolol

You can take Carteolol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Carteolol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carteolol with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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 1400

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