Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of eye-related medicine called 'antiglaucoma' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes. Glaucoma is an eye problem in which the optic nerve is damaged, thereby leading to increased eye pressure, and if left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness.

Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid infection. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml. You may sometimes experience blurred vision, a burning sensation, and a bitter taste in the mouth. Most of these side effects of Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Put Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml in your eyes only if the doctor has prescribed you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take the Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to sulphonamides or have a severe kidney problem. Check with your doctor before starting Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml if you have dry eyes, cornea problem, or liver disease. Also, Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml does not stop Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor.

Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml contains Dorzolamide, which is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is primarily used in treating the high pressure of the eye. It works by reducing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure. Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

• Blurred vision
• Burning sensation
• Bitter taste in the mouth

Do not take Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to dorzolamide, other antibiotics, or sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney, dry eye, cornea, or liver problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml to avoid any infection.

Drug-drug interactions: Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with blood thinners (aspirin), other glaucoma medications (acetazolamide), muscle weakness medication (dichlorphenamide), anti-epileptic medication (topiramate), analgesics (sodium salicylate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had liver or kidney disease, dry eyes, urinary obstruction, porphyria (liver disorder), hypersensitivity reactions, cornea problems.

• ASPIRIN
• ACETAZOLAMIDE
• TOPIRAMATE
• DICHLOROPHENAMIDE
• SODIUM SALICYCLATE

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Dortas Eye Drops 5 ml as they can make you dehydrated and affect the eye pressure.
• Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
• A diet including green and leafy vegetables, and fruits, helps to lower eye pressure.
• Regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest are important.
• Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.

Glaucoma: It is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an increase in eye pressure abnormally. If not treated, it can lead to loss of vision. It is a major cause of blindness in people who are above the age of 60 years.