Metipranolol (Into the eye)
met-i-PRAN-oh-lol
Treats glaucoma. Metipranolol belongs to the group of drugs called beta blockers.
Drug classes
Antiglaucoma (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Metipranolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker .
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Drop
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have asthma or if you have had an allergic reaction to metipranolol or other beta blocker medicines such as timolol (Timoptic®) or betaxolol (Betoptic®).
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you have emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, thyroid disorders, or diabetes before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Severe eye irritation or inflammation.
Slow heartbeat or chest pain that lasts longer than 5 minutes
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Stinging or burning of the eye(s).
Redness, itching or watery eye(s).
Eye(s) sensitive to light.
Dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion.
Decreased sexual ability
Cold hands and feet
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Optipranolol
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
