Betoptic
® (
betaxolol hydrochloride) is a prescription eye drop approved to lower eye pressure in people with chronic
open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular
hypertension). There are two different Betoptic products -- regular Betoptic (a solution) and Betoptic S
® (a suspension).
Who Makes This Medication?
Brand-name Betoptic is made by Alcon Laboratories. Generic versions are made by various manufacturers.
Betoptic belongs to a group of drugs called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, more often known as
beta blockers. As the name implies, these medications block beta receptors in the body. Beta receptors are located in a number of places within the body, including the eyes. Beta blockers lower the pressure in the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid produced by the eye (known as aqueous humor).
When and How to Use the Drug
General considerations include the following:
- This medication comes in the form of an eye drop. It is applied to the affected eye(s) once a day in the morning.
- Regular Betoptic solution does not need to be shaken. However, you must shake Betoptic S suspension well before each dose.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as directed.
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