Betoptic 0.5 Percent Eye Drops 5ml (Generic Equivalent)

Generic Betoptic 0.5 Percent Eye Drops contains Betaxolol as its primary active ingredient. This medication is a cardio-selective beta-blocking agent commonly used to treat increased intraocular pressure. This medication works by selectively blocking adrenergic receptors, which helps constrict blood vessels in the brain and reduces the amount of fluid present in the eye. Increased pressure in the eyes for prolonged periods can cause nerve damage and vision loss as complications.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

You should not use this medication if you have heart conditions or problems, especially if you have any of the following:

• Heart failure
• Bradycardia
• Heart block
• Cardiogenic shock

You need to pull your contact lenses before administering the eye drops and wait 15 minutes before you wear your contact lenses back on.

If you use more than one eye medicine, you should administer them at least ten minutes apart from each other. Let your doctor know if you are using any other medications along with this medication and discuss when to use them.

Before you Buy Generic Betoptic 0.5 Percent Eye Drops, read the entire label of the medication to make sure that you are not allergic to any of the active and inactive ingredients of the medication.

Some of the most common side effects that can be caused by generic betoptic 0.5 percent eye drops are:

• Eye discomfort

• Burning and tearing up of eyes

• Blurry vision

• Redness and itching in eyes

• Crusting on the eyes

• The feeling that something is in your eye

Some more serious side effects that occur due to the use of generic betoptic 0.5 percent eye drops are:

• Fresh or worsening heart failure: Shortness of breath, trouble breathing, swelling in feet and ankles, unexplained weight gain suddenly, unusual tiredness

• Breathing problems: Sudden breathing problems, bronchospasms

• Low blood pressure: Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, weakness, tiredness

• Changes in heart rate: Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, confusion, weakness, tiredness, chest pain, shortness of breath

• A severe allergic reaction: Breathing problems, wheezing, racing heart, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling on the face, swelling on the tongue and face, trouble swallowing, anaphylaxis, throat closing up, itching, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, stomach cramps, joint pain 

• This medication is to be administered exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor.

• Do not touch the tip of the medication container to any surface, such as your fingers or table.

• Do not touch the tip of the medication to the eye while administering the medication, as it may contaminate the solution and result in an infection that may even lead to vision loss.