BETAGAN DESCRIPTION
Betagan - Tablet
Brand name manufactured by Allergan Inc. This medicine is a beta blocker used to treat glaucoma. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Where Can I order Betagan From? Can I buy Betagan at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Betagan at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Betagan from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Betagan and when you order Betagan it will be delivered with express shipping.
Why is Betagan prescribed?
Betagan eyedrops are given to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye). This medication is in a class called beta blockers. It works by lowering pressure within the eyeball.
Most important fact about Betagan
Although Betagan eyedrops are applied to the eye, the medication is absorbed and may have effects in other parts of the body. If you have diabetes, asthma or other respiratory diseases, or decreased heart function, make sure your doctor is aware of the problem.
How should you use Betagan?
Use Betagan eyedrops exactly as prescribed. Some people also need to use eyedrops that constrict their pupils. Administer Betagan eyedrops as follows:
Wash your hands thoroughly. Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket between your eye and eyelid. Hold the bottle on the bridge of your nose or on your forehead. Do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Tilt your head back and squeeze the medication into your eye. Close your eyes gently. Keep your eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes. Wait 5 to 10 minutes before using any other eyedrops.
Do not rinse the dropper.
--If you miss a dose...If you take Betagan once a day, use it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you take Betagan 2 or more times a day, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature, away from light.
What side effects may occur with Betagan?
Side effects from Betagan cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue using this medication. You may feel a momentary burning and stinging when you place the drops in your eyes. More rarely, you may develop an eye inflammation. Beta blockers may cause muscle weakness; weakened muscles around the eyes may cause double vision or drooping eyelids.
Other potential side effects include:
Burning and tingling (pins and needles), chest pain, confusion, congestive heart failure, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, fainting, hair loss, headache, heart palpitations, hives, impotence, low blood pressure, nasal congestion, nausea, rash, skin peeling, slow or irregular heartbeat, stroke, temporary heart stoppage, vision problems, weakness, wheezing
Why should Betagan not be prescribed?
Do not use Betagan if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or are sensitive to it.
You should not use Betagan if you have any of the following conditions:
Asthma
Cardiogenic shock (shock due to insufficient heart action)
Certain heart irregularities
Heart failure
Severe chronic obstructive lung disease
Slow heartbeat (sinus bradycardia)
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Betagan
If Betagan is used with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Betagan with the following:
Calcium-blocking blood pressure medications such as Calan and Cardizem
Digitalis (the heart medication Lanoxin)
Epinephrine (Epifrin)
Oral beta blockers such as the blood pressure medications Inderal and Tenormin
Reserpine (Serpasil)
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Betagan
The use of Betagan in pregnancy has not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Betagan eyedrops should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit justifies the potential risk to the unborn child. Since other beta blocker medications are known to appear in breast milk, use Betagan eyedrops with caution if you are breastfeeding.
Recommended Betagan dosage
ADULTS The recommended starting dose is 1 or 2 drops of Betagan 0.5% in the affected eye(s) once a day.
The typical dose of Betagan 0.25% is 1 or 2 drops twice daily.
For more severe glaucoma, your doctor may have you use Betagan 0.5% twice a day.
Betagan Overdosage
Overuse of Betagan eyedrops may produce symptoms of beta blocker overdosage--slowed heartbeat, low blood pressure, breathing difficulty, and/or heart failure. Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Betagan, seek medical attention immediately.
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