Betoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page discusses this drug in more detail, explains how it works, and offers helpful dosing information on the product.
Potential side effects of Betoptic include dizziness, dry eyes, and hair loss. This page on the eMedTV site provides a more complete list of possible side effects, including common side effects and rare but potentially serious problems.
Betoptic is licensed to lower eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV resource takes a closer look at the uses of Betoptic and explains how the drug works to reduce pressure in the eyes.
The usual starting dose of Betoptic for both forms of the drug is one drop in the affected eye twice daily. This eMedTV page contains more detailed dosing guidelines and offers tips for using regular Betoptic solution and Betoptic suspension.
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with Betoptic include alpha blockers, digoxin, and reserpine. This eMedTV article lists other medications that could interfere with Betoptic and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.
You should not use Betoptic if you have severe heart failure. This eMedTV segment provides other warnings and precautions with Betoptic, including more information on who should not use this drug and a list of potential side effects of this medication.
Regular Betoptic (betaxolol) is available in generic form, but generic Betoptic S is not available yet. This eMedTV resource explains why only one form of Betoptic is available as a generic and offers manufacturer information for the generic product.
