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DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: QZO5366EW7) (DORZOLAMIDE - UNII:9JDX055TW1)
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DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
DORZOLAMIDE 20 mg in 1 mL
OPHTHALMIC
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Dorzolamide caused fetal vertebral malformations when administered orally to rabbits at 2.5 mg/kg/day (37 times the clinical exposure). Dorzolamide administered during the period of organogenesis was not teratogenic in rabbits dosed up to 1 mg/kg/day (15 times the clinical exposure). Dorzolamide hydrochloride administered orally to rats during late gestation and lactation caused growth delays in offspring at 7.5 mg/kg/day (52 times the clinical exposure). Growth was not delayed at 1 mg/kg/day (8.0 times the clinical exposure). The background r
Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 2% is supplied sterile in a white low density polyethylene (LDPE) bottle with a controlled drop tip and an orange polypropylene cap in the following sizes: Storage Store dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Protect from light. After opening, dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
DORZOLAMIDE HCL- DORZOLAMIDE HCL SOLUTION/ DROPS BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 2%, FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1994 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The dose is one drop of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) three times daily. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ophthalmic solution containing dorzolamide 2% (20 mg/mL). (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. (4, 5.1) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • • • • • ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported adverse reactions associated with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution were ocular burning, stinging, or discomfort immediately following ocular administration (approximately one-third of patients). Approximately one-quarter of patients noted a bitter taste following administration. Superficial punctate keratitis occurred in 10 to 15% of patients and signs and symptoms of ocular allergic reaction in approximately 10%. (6) TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED AT 1-800- 553-5340 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH. DRUG INTERACTIONS • • SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION AND FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING. REVISED: 12/2022 FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS* 1 Read the complete document