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Epinephrine HCl Opht Uses This medication is used to reduce pressure in the eye. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma. Notes Do not use this medication while wearing soft contact lenses. The lenses may become discolored. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze this medication.Discard the solution if it turns brown, cloudy or contains particles. Overdose This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. How To Use To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination do not touch the dropper tip or let the tip touch your eye or any other surface.Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over the eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.If more than one type of eye drop is to be used, wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye medication.Do not rinse the dropper. Do not use eye drops that have changed color. Side Effects Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.This medication may cause your eyes to be sensitive to bright light. Wear sunglasses.Inform your doctor if you develop: vision changes, eye pain, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions These eye-drops may contain a preservative that can cause serious allergic-type reactions in people sensitive to such preservatives. Be sure to read the ingredients of each bottle and ask your pharmacist if this applies to you.If you have had a bad reaction (itching, redness, swelling or inflammation of the eyes) to these eye-drops, tell your doctor.Before using these drops, tell your doctor if you have: high blood pressure, heart or blood vessel disease, irregular heartbeat, asthma.This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, apply as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: all eye medications.

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