Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm
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Product introduction
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm is used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma. It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of fluid and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Always wash your hands before using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time(s) each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.
The most common side effects are irritation or pain in the eye, watery or dry eyes, inflammation of the eyelid or surface of the eye, headache, and dizziness. There are other less common side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious as Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm is absorbed into the systemic circulation. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects.
You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, severe COPD, or a serious heart condition. Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver, or kidney disease. It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm should not be used if you are breastfeeding.
Always wash your hands before using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time(s) each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.
The most common side effects are irritation or pain in the eye, watery or dry eyes, inflammation of the eyelid or surface of the eye, headache, and dizziness. There are other less common side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious as Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm is absorbed into the systemic circulation. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects.
You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, severe COPD, or a serious heart condition. Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver, or kidney disease. It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm should not be used if you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Betagan Ophthalmic Solution
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Benefits of Betagan Ophthalmic Solution
In Glaucoma
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It reduces pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Most people with glaucoma do not feel sick. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
In Ocular hypertension
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm helps reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. You should use it regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Betagan Ophthalmic Solution
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Betagan
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Watery eyes
- Dry eye
- Eyelid swelling
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Betagan Ophthalmic Solution
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Betagan Ophthalmic Solution works
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm may worsen these conditions.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetralin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Beta blocker (Topical)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Betagan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause difficulty in breathing. Levobunolol may reduce efficacy of Salmeterol.
Do not use Levobunolol with Salmeterol if you have asthma or COPD.
Concurrent use may cause difficulty in breathing. Levobunolol may reduce efficacy of Isoprenaline.
Do not use Levobunolol with Isoprenaline if you have asthma or COPD.
Concurrent use may cause difficulty in breathing. Levobunolol may reduce efficacy of Bambuterol.
Do not use Levobunolol with Bambuterol if you have asthma or COPD.
Concurrent use may cause difficulty in breathing. Levobunolol may reduce efficacy of Arformoterol.
Do not use Levobunolol with Arformoterol if you have asthma or COPD.
Concurrent use may cause difficulty in breathing. Levobunolol may reduce efficacy of Terbutaline.
Do not use Levobunolol with Terbutaline if you have asthma or COPD.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm
Twice A Day
68%
Once A Day
27%
Thrice A Day
4%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Betagan Ophthalmic Solution for?
Glaucoma
97%
Others
3%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
61%
Average
37%
Poor
2%
What were the side-effects while using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm?
No Side Effec*
88%
Burning sensa*
4%
Stinging in t*
4%
Watery eyes
4%
*No Side Effect, Burning sensation in eye, Stinging in the eyes
How do you take Betagan Ophthalmic Solution?
With or witho*
71%
Empty stomach
21%
With food
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm on price
Expensive
60%
Average
37%
Not Expensive
3%
FAQs
What does Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm do?
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optical nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
How should you use Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm?
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm eye drops are usually instilled once or twice a day at evenly spaced intervals, until the pressure in the eye is controlled (about 4 weeks). After that, it can be instilled once a day or as advised by the doctor. Follow the directions of your doctor carefully, and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.
Is Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm effective?
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
I feel better now, can I stop using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm?
No, you should not stop using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment then your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm.
In which conditions is the use of Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm avoided?
Use of Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm for the first time, consult your doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm?
Keep Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
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Address: No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore – 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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