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Dorzolamide

Dorzolamide eye drops reduce fluid production inside the eye. They may be used for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Trusopt

Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

2%

Dorzolamide 2% eye drops, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor acting at the ciliary processes.

From$24.65/ bottleView

Cosopt

Ocular Hypertension, Open-angle Glaucoma

2/0.5%

Dorzolamide with timolol as 2/0.5% eye drops, used in the management of ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. Two pressure-lowering mechanisms.

From$46.18/ bottleView

Key points

  • Dorzolamide 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.

Listings are for comparison only. Suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and prescription requirements.

How it works

Dorzolamide inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary body, reducing aqueous-fluid production and intraocular pressure.

Important safety checks

Kidney disease, corneal disease, pregnancy and other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors require review. Avoid touching the bottle tip, use the prescribed eye only 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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