What is Azopt Eye Drops?

Azopt Eye Drops contain the medication brinzolamide and is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye as lowering eye pressure inside the eye can help to prevent blindness.

How do Azopt Eye Drops work?

Azopt Eye Drops (brinzolamide) work to lower eye pressure inside the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid that is within the eye.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication.

• The typical dosage for Azopt Eye Drops is one drop to be taken three times daily.
• Shake the bottle well before using and wash your hands before using. Do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch any surface.
• Tilt your head backwards and look upwards and away. Gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze out one drop.
• Close the affected eye or eyes for between one and two minutes placing a finger at the corner of your eye near the nose to prevent the medication from draining out.
• If you use any other eye medications, use Azopt Eye Drops first and wait at least ten mintes before using any other eye medications.
• If you wear contact lenses, take them off before using brinzolamide and wait at least 15 minutes before replacing them.
• This medication is most effective when taken regularly. Try to use it at the same time each day and continue to use this medication even when you feel well.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially of eye conditions, kidney problems or liver disease.
• If you develop an eye injury or infection as you may need to start a new bottle of Azopt Eye Drops.
• If you are breast feeding.

Also be aware that:

• After using this drug, your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable. Do not drive, operate machinery or do any other activity requiring clear vision until it can be done safely.
• Azopt Eye Drops should only be used when clearly needed during pregnancy.

Common Azopt side effects may include but are not limited to:

• Blurred vision after use.
• A bitter or unusual taste in your mouth.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following brinzolamide side effects:

• Eye pain, redness or swelling.
• Sensitivity to light.
• The feeling that something is in your eye.
• Pain in the upper right side of your stomach.
• Jaundice.
• Signs of an eye infection such as swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.

Q: What is the strength of Azopt Eye Drops?
A: Azopt Eye Drops comes in 1% strength and is available in a range of quantities. You can save up to 90% on the cost of your medication by buying with Canada Drugs and could make even better savings by ordering a 90 day supply of your medication.

Q: Is there an Azopt Eye Drops generic alternative?

A: Generic Azopt is known as Brinzolamide and is available in the same 1% strength. Buying Brinzolamide online with Canada Drugs can help you to make even better savings.