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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Iobet 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). It contains Betaxolol, which works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball. In some cases, you may experience watery eyes, discomfort in the eye, headache or blurred vision. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using this medicine as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
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Composition :

BETAXOLOL-0.5%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

FDC Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml

Iobet 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 which 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).

Iobet 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. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Use Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience watery eyes, discomfort in the eye, headache or blurred vision. Most of these side effects of Iobet 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 known to be allergic to Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 5 to 15 minutes between using other eye drops and Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses. Do not use Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml if you have severe chronic obstructive bronchitis, severe asthma, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or slow heartbeat. Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may mask low blood sugar symptoms. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), inform your doctor as Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may worsen its symptoms.

Uses of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Glaucoma (high pressure in eyes)

Directions for Use

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instill the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml.

Medicinal Benefits

Iobet 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). Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml decreases the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby, lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

How Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Iobet 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. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Watery eyes
  • Discomfort in the eye
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision

What if I have taken an overdose of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml

Do not use Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you have low blood pressure, heart failure, slow heartbeat,  coronary heart disease, myasthenia gravis, asthma, diabetes, angle-closure glaucoma, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. Pregnant or a nursing mother are advised to consult a doctor before taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lens. Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may mask low blood sugar and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) symptoms. Therefore, if you have diabetes or hyperthyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetaxololDiltiazem
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BetaxololAminophylline
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetaxololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml with Diltiazem may result in side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Diltiazem, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fatigue, headaches, dizziness, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, weight gain, breathlessness, chest pain, an irregular pulse, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetaxololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Aminophylline and Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml together may reduce the effectiveness of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and increase the effects of Aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline and Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, tremors(shakings), restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Clonidine and Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml with Theophylline, could increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sleeplessness, tremors (Involuntary shaking or movement affecting hands, legs, and face), restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Disopyramide with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Disopyramide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you start feeling dizzy, faint, or have a fast or slow heartbeat. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml with fingolimod may slow your heart rate, which may result in significant or serious heart problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Fingolimod, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of these symptoms - feeling dizzy or lightheaded, trouble breathing, chest pain, or a fast heartbeat - consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetaxololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Tizanidine can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, or excessive sweating, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Ceritinib together with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Ceritinib, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetaxololRitodrine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and Ritodrine may lead to decreased effectiveness of the medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml with Ritodrine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetaxololDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml:
When Dolasetron is taken with Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml, it can raise the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml with Dolasetron together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 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 body like inverted yoga pose as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BETA- ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Iobet 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 Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear and are alert after taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Unsafe

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children.

FAQs

Iobet 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).

Iobet 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. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that causes a colour change 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 the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain or stinging in the eye, abnormal sensation in the eye after using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml.

Yes, you may need to stop using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml before surgery as it may alter the effects of certain medicines that are used during anaesthesia. Therefore, you are recommended to inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml before any surgery or dental procedure.

Yes, Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision or dizziness. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear and are alert before driving or operating machinery.

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in diabetes patients as it may mask hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) symptoms such as fast heartbeat, changes in blood pressure and tremors. Therefore, if you have diabetes, please inform your doctor before using Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml.

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml lowers the pressure in the eye and decreases the risk of vision problems.

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 as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use.

Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects like watery eyes, discomfort in the eye, headache or blurred vision. Most of these side effects of Iobet 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.

Do not discontinue Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Iobet Eye Drops 5 ml for the prescribed duration.

Seek a doctor's advice if you are due to undergo any surgery, including dental surgery, if you have any other health conditions or if you are taking any other medications.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FDC LIMITED, B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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