Carteolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1% "Nitten" (カルテオロール塩酸塩点眼液1％「ニッテン」)

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:

ROHTO NITTEN Co., Ltd.

INN (International Name):

Carteolol hydrochloride

Pharmaceutical form:

limpid and colorless eye solution, (cap) pink red, (bottle) white translucent, (accompanying bag) clear [shading]

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Revised: 08/2022
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 OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
1% "NITTEN"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Carteolol hydrochloride
DOSAGE FORM:
limpid and colorless eye solution, (cap) pink red, (bottle)
white translucent, (accompanying bag) clear [shading]
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine inhibits the production of aqueous humor through a
β-blocking action thus
helping to lower intraocular pressure.
It is usually used to treat glaucoma and 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: cardiac failure, sinus bradycardia, atrioventricular
block, cardiogenic shock,
bronchial asthma/bronchospasm or history of them, chronic obstructive
lung diseases, or
diabetes mellitus.
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 1% preparation, twice a day. If the
effect is insufficient, apply 1
drop of 2% preparation, twice a day. This medicine is 1% preparation.
Strictly follow the
inst