What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Dorzolamide:
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this medication, sulfa drugs, the preservative in this product (benzalkonium chloride), or if you have any other allergies.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially regarding kidney disease, kidney stones, or liver disease.
Moreover, let your doctor know if you are taking a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor by mouth. Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors include acetazolamide (Diamox®), dichlorphenamide (Daranide®), and methazolamide (Neptazane®).
Avoid using other eyedrops or eye medications except under the direction of your doctor. If you are using another eyedrop, wait at least 10 minutes between doses of dorzolamide ophthalmic and the other medication.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dorzolamide ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use your current bottle of dorzolamide. You may be advised to start using a new bottle.
Use cautiously when engaging in activities requiring clear vision such as driving or using machinery because your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying this drug. So too, alcohol may worsen this effect so it is advised that you limit alcoholic beverages.
Additionally, this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
On the other hand, it is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Why is this medication prescribed?
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