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Dorsun is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Glaucoma are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Dorsun is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Dorsun also has some side effects, the most common being Eye Swelling. Some other side effects of Dorsun have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Dorsun 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.
Dorsun's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Dorsun's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dorsun related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Dorsun are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Dorsun may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dorsun is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Dorsun is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Is the use of Dorsun safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Dorsun on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Dorsun safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Dorsun in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Dorsun is unavailable.
What is the effect of Dorsun on the Kidneys?
Dorsun is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Dorsun on the Liver?
Using Dorsun does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Dorsun on the Heart?
Using Dorsun does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Dorsun 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 Dorsun unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dorsun habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dorsun.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Dorsun as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dorsun should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dorsun for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dorsun
There is no information on the effects of taking Dorsun with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dorsun
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dorsun with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trusopt® (dorzolamide hydrochloride)