Indications
Zolopt Ophthalmic Suspension is used to lower elevated pressure inside the eye in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an enzyme present in many tissues throughout the body, including the eye. It catalyses the reversible reaction that hydrates carbon dioxide and dehydrates carbonic acid. By inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the eye's ciliary processes, the formation of bicarbonate ions is slowed, which in turn reduces sodium and fluid transport and decreases the secretion of aqueous humor. This leads to a lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP).
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. No adequate, well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women, so brinzolamide should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. The same applies during breastfeeding: it should be used only if the benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the baby.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.