Careprost Information

Careprost, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Glaucoma are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Careprost 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Careprost include Eye itching, Eye irritation, Eye Burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Careprost as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Careprost go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Careprost is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Careprost's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Careprost related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Careprost contraindications section.

Besides this, Careprost may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Careprost, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Careprost Benefits & Uses
Careprost Dosage & How to Take
Careprost Side Effects
Careprost Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Careprost with Other Drugs
Careprost Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Careprost
Careprost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Careprost Benefits & Uses

Careprost is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Careprost 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: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Careprost Related Warnings

Is the use of Careprost safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Careprost for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Careprost safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Careprost for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Careprost on the Kidneys?

Careprost is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Careprost on the Liver?

Careprost is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Careprost on the Heart?

Careprost is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Careprost with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Latanoprost

Travoprost

Careprost Contraindications

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

Uveitis
Corneal Abrasion
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Careprost

Is this Careprost habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Careprost has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Careprost since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Careprost does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Careprost in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Careprost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Careprost

It is safe to take Careprost with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Careprost

Information about the interaction of Careprost and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown