Betoptic S
Warnings
What may interact with Betoptic S?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-certain medicines for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
-diuretics
Do not use other eye products with this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Betoptic S?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-heart or blood vessel disease
-lung disease like asthma or emphysema
-thyroid disease
-wear contact lenses
-an unusual or allergic reaction to betaxolol, other beta blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Betoptic S?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Stop using this medicine if your eyes get swollen, painful, or have a discharge, and see your doctor or health care professional as soon as you can. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should continue to use this medicine if you injure your eyes, get an eye infection, or need eye surgery.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
If you wear contact lenses, you should remove them before using this medicine. You should wait about 15 minutes after putting the drops in your eyes before putting your lenses back in.
Wear dark glasses if this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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