Britil Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Brinzolamide

Indications/Uses

Decrease elevated IOP in adult patients w/ ocular HTN & open-angle glaucoma as monotherapy in patients unresponsive to β-blockers or in whom β-blockers are contraindicated or as adjunctive therapy to β-blockers.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 drop bd to the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s). Apply nasolacrimal occlusion or gently close the eyelid for 2 min after instillation. Administer at least 5 min apart if >1 topical ophth medication is being used & administer eye oint last. Patient w/ soft contact lenses Remove soft contact lenses prior to application & wait 15 min after dose instillation before reinsertion.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to brinzolamide & sulphonamides. Hyperchloraemic acidosis. Severe renal impairment.

MIMS Class

Antiglaucoma Preparations

ATC Classification

S01EC04 - brinzolamide ; Belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Britil eye drops 1% w/v

Packing/Price

1's

Britil

brinzolamide

Manufacturer:

World Medicine İlaç