What is Azopt used for? Azopt is
used to treat increased pressure in the eye.
Special Warnings with Azopt: Azopt is a
sulfa drug. Athough it is applied to the eye, it is absorbed
by the body. Therefore, it is important to tell your health
care provider if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. If you have
a reaction to Azopt, stop using the medicine and contact your
health care provider.
General Precautions with Azopt:
- Your vision may be temporarily
blurred after using Azopt. Do not drive a car or operate
heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Azopt.
- If you have serious kidney problems, Azopt may
not be right for you.
What are some possible side effects of Azopt?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Azopt. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
- Blurred vision (see general precautions)
- Bitter, sour, or unusual taste
- Discomfort or eye pain
- Foreign body sensation in the eye
- Reness of the eye
- Dry eye
- Headache
For more detailed information about Azopt, ask your health
care provider.
Common Misspelling: azopte, asopt, asapt, azapt
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