Mikelan LA ophthalmic solution 1% (ミケランLA点眼液1％)

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:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INN (International Name):

Carteolol hydrochloride

Pharmaceutical form:

colorless and clear ophthalmic solution (in 5 mL plastic container), (bottle) colorless, (cap) light yellow

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Revised: 03/2022
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:
MIKELAN LA OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 1%
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Carteolol hydrochloride
DOSAGE FORM:
colorless and clear ophthalmic solution (in 5 mL plastic
container), (bottle) colorless, (cap) light yellow
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine inhibits the production of aqueous humor through a
beta-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 symptoms/history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm,
chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, unsatisfactorily controlled heart failure,
bradycardia, atrioventricular
block, cardiogenic shock, unsatisfactorily controlled diabetes
mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis
or metabolic acidosis.
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, once a day. If the
effect is insufficient, apply 1
drop of 2% preparation,