Betagan
Betagan Products are primarily used for
Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
About Betagan Products
Betagan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Betagan are Transient stinging, Transient burning.
Severe
Side Effects of Betagan are Decreased corneal sensitivity, Slow heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Respiratory distress, Cardiac adverse reaction, Chest pain, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Fainting, Heart failure, Nausea, Diarrhea, Depression, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Bronchospasm, Impotence, Masked symptoms of hypoglycemia, Blepharoptosis, Double vision, Visual disturbance.
How Betagan Products work
Levobunolol is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Patient Concerns about Betagan Products
Frequently asked questions about Betagan Products
Frequently asked questions about Levobunolol
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Products for Betagan
Betagan 0.5% Liquifilm
packet of 5 ml Ophthalmic Solution
MRP
₹163.38
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