Dorzolamide Benefits & Uses

Dorzolamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Dorzolamide 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: 3 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: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Dorzolamide Side Effects

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

Moderate

Photophobia
Blurred vision
Conjunctivitis

Mild

Eye Burning
Eye irritation

Common

Eye Swelling

Dorzolamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Dorzolamide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Dorzolamide in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Dorzolamide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dorzolamide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dorzolamide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Kidneys?

Dorzolamide is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Liver?

Dorzolamide is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Heart?

Using Dorzolamide does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dorzolamide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Aspirin

Dipyridamole

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Acetazolamide

Dorzolamide Contraindications

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

Porphyria
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Urinary Incontinence

Frequently asked Questions about Dorzolamide

Is this Dorzolamide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dorzolamide.

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

Dorzolamide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dorzolamide only as per medical advice.

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

No, Dorzolamide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dorzolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dorzolamide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dorzolamide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dorzolamide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dorzolamide with alcohol.

Unknown