Betaxolol Ophthalmic

Who is Betaxolol Ophthalmic for ?

Betaxolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Betaxolol decreases the pressure in the eye. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Betaxolol Ophthalmic ?

Before using betaxolol eyedrops,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to betaxolol or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other eye medications; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), or timolol (Blocadren); quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs); verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had thyroid, heart, or lung disease, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using betaxolol, call your doctor immediately.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using betaxolol.
• if you are using another eyedrop medication, use the eye medications at least 10 minutes apart.

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Side Effects

Although side effects from betaxolol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• eye irritation
• eye tearing
• headache
• dizziness
• insomnia

• difficulty breathing
• change in vision
• eye pain