AZARGA EYE DROP 5ML (BRINZOLAMIDE/TIMOLOL )

AZARGA? eye drops contains two active substances namely brinzolamide and timolol, which work together to reduce pressure within the eye. AZARGA is used to treat high pressure in the eyes, also called glaucoma or ocular hypertension? in adult patients that are more than 18 years of age and in whom high pressure in the eyes cannot be controlled effectively by one medicine alone.

What you need to know before you use AZARGA

Do not use AZARGA;

1. If you are allergic to brinzolamide, medicines called sulphonamides (examples include medicines used to treat diabetes, infections and also diuretics (water tablets)), timolol, beta-blockers (medicines used to lower blood pressure or to treat heart disease) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed.
2. If you have now or have had in the past respiratory problems such as asthma, severe long lasting obstructive bronchitis (severe lung condition which may cause wheezing, difficulty in breathing and/or long standing cough) or other types of breathing problems.
3. If you have severe hay fever If you have a slow heart beat, heart failure or disorders of heart rhythm (irregular heartbeats).
4. If you have too much acidity in your blood (a condition called hyperchloraemic acidosis).
5. If you have severe kidney problems

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Warnings and precautions

Only use AZARGA for dropping in your eye(s).

This is a prescription-only medication and should only be used as indicated by your doctor.