What is brinzolamide ophthalmic?
Brinzolamide reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about brinzolamide ophthalmic?
Do not use this medication while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using the eye drops before putting your contact lenses in.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not allow the dropper to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
Do not use any other eye medication unless your doctor has prescribed it for you. If you use another eye medication, use it at least 10 minutes before or after using brinzolamide ophthalmic. Do not use the medications at the same time.
Brinzolamide ophthalmic can cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using brinzolamide ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to brinzolamide.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether brinzolamide ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.