USES: This medication is used to treat glaucoma and to reduce intraocular pressure (eye pressure).
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E-Pilo-1
Uses
This medication is used to treat glaucoma and to reduce intraocular pressure (eye pressure). Notes
- Your intraocular (eye) pressure will be monitored routinely to check the effectiveness of this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
How
To Use - HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Apply this medication to the eye as directed.
- Try to take it at the same time each day to get into a routine of taking this.
- Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor.
- Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
- To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
- Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
- Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
- Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
- This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
- Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
- Do not rinse the dropper.
- Wash hands after use.
- If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
Side
Effects - This medication may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied.
- Other side effects reported include brow ache, tearing and sensitivity to light.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye drops.
- Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, eye pain, swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems, breathing trouble, rapid or pounding heartbeat, abnormal pulse, headache or dizziness while using this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart disease, asthma, ulcers, lung disease, thyroid disease, muscle disease or any allergies.
- This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any heart medication, blood pressure medication, or any other eye medication.
- If you are scheduled for any surgery, be sure your doctor knows you are taking this drug.
- It may be necessary to stop using this for a short time.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |