Betoptic S (Betaxolol)

Additional information

Betoptic S (Betaxolol) is typically used twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Shake the bottle well, remove the cap from the bottle. Hold the bottle upside down in one hand between your thumb and middle finger. While tilting your head back, gently pull the lower eyelid of your eye down using the forefinger of your other hand. Place the dropper tip close to, but not touching, your lower eyelid and gently tap or press the base of the bottle with your forefinger to release one drop inside the eye. Administer other ophthalmic agents at least 10 minutes prior to instilling betaxolol products. 

WARNING: Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular (heart) problems. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar level). Use with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis (disease characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control).

In addition to its desired action, Betoptic S (Betaxolol) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause hypersensitivity reaction, blurred vision and/or problems seeing clearly.
It may cause eye pain, eye redness, foreign body sensation of eye.
It may cause ophthalmic (eye) inflammation, photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light).

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to betaxolol or any component of the formulation, heart problems (sinus bradycardia, atrioventricular block greater than first-degree cardiogenic shock, decompensated cardiac failure). 

Taking Betoptic S (Betaxolol) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.

A treatment with Betoptic S (Betaxolol) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Betoptic S (Betaxolol)