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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat glaucoma (damage of the optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure in the eye). It works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball). In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as redness, burning, itching, irritation, blurred vision or eye pain. Avoid touching the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.
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Novartis India Ltd

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Not Returnable

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About Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely Brinzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) and Timolol (beta-blocker). Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball and lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Use Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml as advised by your doctor. Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in eyes. Do not swallow or inject Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml. Your doctor will advise you how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, burning, itching, tearing or irritation in the eyes, blurred vision or eye pain. Most of these side effects of Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. If you get any new eye problem or eye infection or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 5 minutes time gap between using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops.

Uses of Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Glaucoma, ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).

Medicinal Benefits

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brinzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) and Timolol (beta-blocker). Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml decreases the secretion of aqueous humor (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. It lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humor entry into the eyeball.

Directions for Use

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in eyes. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and cause eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Redness, burning, itching, tearing or irritation in the eyes

  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 5 minutes time gap between using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and cause eye infections.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluoxetine), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (dorzolamide, acetazolamide), medicines for severe allergic reaction (adrenaline).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have dry eyes, cornea problems, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atopy (a tendency to develop allergic reaction), Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney or liver problems, before taking Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PAROXETINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DORZOLAMIDE
  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • ADRENALINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, donuts, or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage the optic nerve.

  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.

  • Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body like an inverted yoga pose as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

Special Advise

You are recommended to avoid wearing contact lenses while using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms of glaucoma initially except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance, or nausea. Ocular hypertension is a condition caused due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). This leads to the build-up of excess fluid in the eye, resulting in increased pressure inside the eye without any damage to the optic nerve. If ocular hypertension is not controlled, it may lead to glaucoma.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult a doctor before using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred vision in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear after using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
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FAQs

Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).
Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brinzolamide and Timolol that works by reducing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) and lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.
You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, press the bottom of the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of bottle to eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml, you are advised to apply to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops spreading into rest of the body.
No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the colour of contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of cornea (transparent layer at the front of eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml.
You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 5 minutes time gap between using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops and administer eye ointments in the last.
Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.
You are not recommended to stop using Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Azarga Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.

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