Metipranolol is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV resource covers metipranolol uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers dosing information for the product.
Potential side effects of metipranolol include watery eyes, headache, and nosebleeds. This eMedTV segment explains what the most commonly reported side effect of this drug is and also lists potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Metipranolol is a drug that lowers eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV page discusses the uses of metipranolol in more detail, describes how it works, and explains whether it is used for off-label purposes.
The usual starting dosage of metipranolol is one drop in the affected eye twice a day. As this eMedTV article explains, this is a standard dose, regardless of the severity of your condition. If it is not adequate, your doctor may add another medication.
Digoxin, methacholine, and other medications may cause metipranolol drug interactions. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interfere with metipranolol and describes the problems that may occur if these medicines are taken together.
Beta blockers can worsen breathing problems like asthma or COPD. This eMedTV segment lists other precautions and warnings with metipranolol, including other problems that may occur with the drug and information on who should not use metipranolol.
