Trusopt

The recommended adult dose of Trusopt (Dorzolamide) eye drops is one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily.

If Trusopt (Dorzolamide) is used at the same time as beta-blocker eye drops for treating increased pressure in the eye, the recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

1. Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
2. Remove the cap and place it in a clean location. To avoid possible contamination, keep the tip of the container away from contact with any surface.
3. Tilt your head back and look towards the ceiling.
4. With your index finger, and gently pull the lower eyelid down and away from the eye to form a pouch.
5. Apply one drop into the pouch by following the instructions on the eye drop container. Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye.
6. Gently apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye (at the bridge of the nose) for about 30 seconds (this is called nasolacrimal occlusion). This prevents the medication from dripping down through the tear duct and entering the bloodstream, which could cause you to experience some side effects.
7. Repeat with the other eye, if prescribed by your physician.
8. Wash your hands again to remove any medication.

If you are using the preservative-free eye drops:

1. Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
2. Break off one pipette from the strip of 5 contained in each foil pouch. Twist the top of the pipette to open the top of the container.
3. Tilt your head back and look towards the ceiling.
4. With your index finger, and gently pull the lower eyelid down and away from the eye to form a pouch.
5. Apply one drop into the pouch but do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye.
6. Gently apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye (at the bridge of the nose) for about 30 seconds (this is called nasolacrimal occlusion). This prevents the medication from dripping down through the tear duct and entering the bloodstream, which could cause you to experience some side effects.
7. Repeat with the other eye, if prescribed by your physician.
8. Wash your hands again to remove any medication.
9. Safely discard any solution remaining in the pipette and return the remaining pipettes to the foil pouch.
10. Once a foil pouch has been opened, the pipettes must be used within 15 days. Discard any unused pipettes after 15 days.

Do not allow the bottle's dropper tip to touch the eye or other surrounding structures. This can contaminate the tip with common bacteria known to cause Eye Infections. Serious damage to the eye may result if you use eye drop solutions that have become contaminated.

Trusopt (Dorzolamide) eye drops should be used at least 10 minutes before or after other eye drops that are being used.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use Trusopt (Dorzolamide) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, instill it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Trusopt (Dorzolamide) at room temperature, protect it from light, and keep it out of the reach of children. Store the preservative-free form in its foil pouch.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.