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Physostigmine Sulfate Opht



This medication reduces pressure in the eye. It is used to treat glaucoma.


 
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Physostigmine Sulfate Opht

Uses
This medication reduces pressure in the eye. It is used to treat glaucoma.
Notes
  • Do not share this medication with others.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

Overdose
  • This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, increased saliva, fainting, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, asthma, and increased sweating.

How To Use
  • Wash hands first.
  • Avoid touching the tip of the tube to any surface.
  • Tilt head back and pull down lower eyelid to make a pouch.
  • Place the tube as near as possible to the eyelid without touching it.
  • Squeeze a 1/2 inch (1.3 centimeters) ribbon of ointment into the pouch of the eyelid.
  • Blink your eyes a few times to allow dispersion of the medication over the eye surface.
  • Wipe off any excess from the eyelids and eyelashes with tissue.
  • Close lid tightly.
  • Wash hands again to remove any ointment that may have come into contact with your hands.

Side Effects
  • Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially.
  • These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying medication.
  • Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
  • This medication may cause vision problems in poor light.
  • Use caution especially when driving at night.
  • Crusting of ointment on eyelids or eyelashes may occur causing them to stick together.
  • If this occurs, wash them with water.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.Notify your doctor if you develop: vision changes, eye pain, increased sweating, increased salivation, increased urination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing.Also, contact your doctor if blurred vision persists more than several hours in the morning after bedtime use.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: other eye problems, asthma, intestinal disease, ulcers, low or high blood pressure, heart disease, an overactive thyroid gland, seizures, Parkinson's disease, obstruction of the urinary tract, drug allergies.Before having surgery with a general anesthetic, tell the doctor or dentist that you use this medication.This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
  • Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, apply as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • This drug can affect the way your body responds to other drugs.
  • Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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