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Glaucon



USES: This medication is used to reduce pressure in the eye. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma.


 
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Glaucon

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.


How To Use
  • HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: 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.
  • 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 changes in vision, eye pain, sweating, trembling, or 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 or 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
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of other eye medications.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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