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Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml

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Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

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Not Returnable

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About Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called beta-blockers. It is primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Use Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instill based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience watery eyes, discomfort in the eye, headache or blurred vision. Most of these side effects of Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 5 to 15 minutes between using other eye drops and Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lens. Do not use Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml if you have severe chronic obstructive bronchitis, severe asthma, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or slow heartbeat. Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may mask low blood sugar symptoms. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), inform your doctor as Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may worsen its symptoms.

Uses of Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml

Glaucoma (high pressure in eyes)

Medicinal Benefits

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml decreases the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby, lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Directions for Use

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instill the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Watery eyes
  • Discomfort in the eye
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision

Drug Warnings

If you have low blood pressure, heart failure, slow heartbeat,  coronary heart disease, myasthenia gravis, asthma, diabetes, angle-closure glaucoma, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. Pregnant or a nursing mother are advised to consult a doctor before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lens. Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may mask low blood sugar and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) symptoms. Therefore, if you have diabetes or hyperthyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine, rauwolfia alkaloids), heart-related medicines (digoxin, verapamil, diltiazem), antimalarial drugs (quinidine), medicines for severe allergic reaction (adrenaline).

Drug- Food Interaction: Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with pleurisy root (herbal medicine used to treat respiratory infections). Therefore, avoid pleurisy root while using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. Avoid tobacco usage as it may increase the adverse effects of Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. Avoid potassium-rich foods such as oranges and bananas along with Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it may increase potassium levels leading to side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have low blood pressure, heart failure, slow heartbeat,  coronary heart disease, muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), asthma, diabetes, Raynaud's disease (poor blood circulation) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) before taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLONIDINE
  • RAWOLFIA ALKALOIDS
  • DIGOXIN
  • VERAPAMIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • QUINIDINE
  • ADRENALINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, donuts or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage optic nerve.
  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
  • Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than body like inverted yoga pose as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

Special Advise

  • You are advised to inform your doctor before any operation that you are using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it may change the effects of some medicines that are used during anesthesia.
  • Routine eye tests are recommended at least every 2 years to detect glaucoma as it does not show any symptoms initially.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Glaucoma: It is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms for glaucoma initially except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely, glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance or nausea. Ocular hypertension is a condition caused due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). This leads to a build-up of excess fluid in the eye resulting in increased pressure inside the eye without any damage to the optic nerve. If ocular hypertension is not controlled, it may lead to glaucoma.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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FAQs

You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, squeeze the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml, pressure should be applied to the corner of the eye for 2 minutes by pressing a finger to stop eye drops spreading into the rest of the body.
No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that causes a colour change of contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain or stinging in the eye, abnormal sensation in the eye after using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.
Yes, you may need to stop using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml before surgery as it may alter the effects of certain medicines that are used during anaesthesia. Therefore, you are recommended to inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml before any surgery or dental procedure.
Yes, Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision or dizziness. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear and are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in diabetes patients as it may mask hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) symptoms such as fast heartbeat, changes in blood pressure and tremors. Therefore, if you have diabetes, please inform your doctor before using Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential.

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Breast Feeding

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Avoid breastfeeding while taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear and are alert after taking Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

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Optipres Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children.