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Ocupress (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1 drop bid | |
| Chem Specs | carteolol HCL 1% | |
| Quantities | 5, 10, 15ml | |
| Cost | 16.00/5ml | |
| Class | Nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blocker, intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. | |
| Action | Ocular hypotensive via decrease in aqueous humor production. | |
| Usage | Indicated for lowering IOP with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. | |
| May be used concomitantly with pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or epinephrine or dipivefrin, and/or systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. |
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| Contraindications | Bronchial asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia; second and third-degree atrioventricular block; overt cardiac failure; cardiogenic shock; or hypersensitivity to any component. |
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| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | |
| Pregnancy | Category C | |
| Carteolol may affect heart rate and cholesterol less than other beta-blockers. Does not cross blood brain-barrier so may avoid depression side effect. BAK preserved. |
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