Azarga is a remedy that has a strong enough effect. It is used exclusively for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and lowering of intraocular pressure. The medicine must be approved by the doctor. Before prescribing the medicine, the doctor should clarify your possible chronic, acute and other diseases, in which case the eye drops of Azarga can be contraindicated.
Composition of the drug Azarga
In 1 ml of the medicine contains:
- 10 mg of Brinzolamide;
- 5 mg timolol maleate;
- 50% benzalkonium chloride;
- sodium hydroxide;
- disodium edetate;
- mannitol;
- tyloxapol;
- purified water.
Instructions for the use of Azarga
The instruction for Azarg's drops is quite simple.
Pharmacological action of Azarga
Timolol and Brinzolamide in the composition of Azarg's drops are the substances that have the main effect. Due to these components, the secretion of the ophthalmic fluid decreases and, consequently, the intraocular pressure decreases. They with local application penetrate into the bloodstream, but are excreted from the body with the help of kidneys.
Method of application of drops
The drug is instilled no more than 1 drop twice a day. To avoid side effects, it is advised to press the space under the inner corner of the eye with your fingers for 2 minutes.
Side effects with the use of drops for the eyes of Azarga
From 1 to 10% of cases were observed:
- irritation and pain in the eyes;
- foreign body sensation;
- blurred vision.
From 0.1 to 1% of cases may occur:
- dryness of the ocular membranes;
- decrease transparency and erosion of the cornea;
- allergic conjunctivitis, itching and burning in the eyes;
- redness of the conjunctiva;
- inflammation and redness of the eyelids;
- defeat, defects, corneal edema;
- increased eye pressure;
- loss of visual acuity;
- strong sensitivity to light;
- pigmentation of sclera;
- dry kerakonjunctivitis;
- double vision in the eyes;
- pigmentation of sclera;
- tear and swelling of the eyes;
- narrowing of the pupil;
- apathy;
- insomnia, nightmares;
- chronic respiratory diseases;
- soreness of the throat;
- cough;
- low pressure;
- loss of hair (sometimes flat lichen);
- depressive state;
- nerve disorders;
- loss and deterioration of memory;
- drowsiness.
Contraindications to the use of drops of Azarg
- bronchial asthma;
- chronic and other lung diseases;
- heart failure;
- bradycardia;
- kidney failure;
- rhinitis;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- strong sensitivity to individual components of the drug;
- age is less than 18 years;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- hyperteriosis;
- impaired blood circulation;
- angina pectoris;
- arterial hypotension;
- diabetes mellitus ;
- probabilistic gopoglycemia;
- pigmentary glaucoma.
Interaction with other medicines and special instructions
Azarg's drops may not be compatible with many drugs, due to the fact that it enhances their side effects. Therefore before use it is necessary to consult with a doctor who will certainly advise you to conduct courses of taking medications in turn.
The drug can adversely affect the ability to focus on different things in the elderly.
When using contact lenses, you should also carefully use Azarga. After instillation of the lens can be put no earlier than 15 minutes.
An open vial of medicine should not be used for more than four weeks.
Form release drops for the eyes of Azarga
The drug is produced in a plastic vial specially designed for instillation of medicine into the eye, in a volume of 5 ml.
Analogues of Azarga
The drug Azarga has a number of analogues:
- Timolol;
- Xalatan;
- Kosopt;
- Asopt;
- Travatane;
- Betoptik ;
- Pilocarpine;
- Fotil;
- Okumed;
- Trusopt;
- Arutimol.