Carteolol Hydrochloride LA Ophthalmic Solution 1% "WAKAMOTO" (カルテオロール塩酸塩LA点眼液1%「わかもと」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Carteolol hydrochloride

Available from:

NITTO MEDIC CO., LTD.

INN (International Name):

Carteolol hydrochloride

Pharmaceutical form:

limpid and colorless ophthalmic solution, 2.5mL, (cap) cream

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Revised: 07/2023
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
CARTEOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE LA OPHTHALMIC
SOLUTION 1% "WAKAMOTO"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Carteolol hydrochloride
DOSAGE FORM:
limpid and colorless ophthalmic solution, 2.5mL, (cap) cream
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine decreases eye pressure by blocking beta-receptors, which
is one of the
sympathetic nerve receptors, and reducing production of fluid in the
eyes (aqueous humor).
It is usually used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you have heart failure, sinus bradycardia, atrioventricular block,
cardiogenic shock.
If you have or have a history of bronchial asthma/bronchospasm.
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
If you wear contact lenses.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, apply 1 drop of a 1% preparation at a time, once a day.
If its effect is insufficient,
use a 2% preparation and apply 1 drop at a time, once a day.
This medicine is a 1% prep