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Brinzolamide

Brinzolamide eye drops reduce fluid production inside the eye to lower pressure in glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Azopt

Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

1%

Brinzolamide 1% eye drop suspension, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that cuts aqueous humour.

From$41.65/ bottleView

Key points

  • Brinzolamide controls pressure but does not reverse existing optic-nerve damage.
  • Severe kidney impairment, corneal problems and reactions to sulfonamide medicines require review.
  • Sudden vision change, severe eye pain or a widespread allergic reaction needs urgent care.

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How it works

Brinzolamide inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary body, reducing production of aqueous fluid and lowering intraocular pressure.

Important safety checks

Kidney disease, corneal disease, pregnancy and other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors require review. Shake or handle the product as its label directs, avoid touching the bottle tip and follow spacing instructions for other eye drops and contact lenses.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent eye care for sudden or rapidly worsening vision, severe pain, marked redness with light sensitivity, trauma or chemical exposure. Seek emergency help for facial swelling, breathing difficulty or extensive blistering rash.

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