Betapress

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop 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.

Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop may cause side effects such as blurred vision and headache. Some other side effects of this medicine include watery eyes, redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning or discomfort. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.

No, you should not stop using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop.

No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Betapress 0.5% Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.