Dorzolamide 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dorzolamide is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Kidneys?
Dorzolamide is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Liver?
Dorzolamide is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dorzolamide on the Heart?
Using Dorzolamide does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Dorzolamide 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 Dorzolamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dorzolamide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dorzolamide.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dorzolamide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dorzolamide is not used to treat mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dorzolamide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dorzolamide with alcohol.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1401
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trusopt® (dorzolamide hydrochloride)