Dorzolamide-Timolol

( Cosopt )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Nov 28, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Cosopt, Cosopt PF

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and topical beta blocker

Forms:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drop)

Administration:

By direct application to the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Open-angle glaucoma
  • Ocular hypertension

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Dorzolamide-Timolol (Cosopt) Drug Class

Dorzolamide (dor-zohl-ah-mide) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Timolol (tim-oh-lole) is a topical beta blocker.

Dorzolamide-Timolol (Cosopt) Age Range

Dorzolamide-Timolol is approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older.