Ioptame Eye Drop

Ioptame Eye Drop belongs to the class of ophthalmic medications indicated to lower the intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and results in reduced vision. 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).

Ioptame Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, and it works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.

Ioptame Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to use Ioptame Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid any infection. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using Ioptame Eye Drop, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Ioptame Eye Drop. In some cases, you may experience changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Ioptame Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Put Ioptame Eye Drop only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. It would be best if you did not stop taking Ioptame Eye Drop abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Check with your doctor before starting Ioptame Eye Drop if you have dry eyes, cornea problem, asthma, kidney or liver disease. Also, do not stop the Ioptame Eye Drop abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Ioptame Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you are using two eye medications, never put them together; wait for at least 5 minutes and then put the second one.

Ioptame Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which belongs to a class of medications known as prostaglandin inhibitors. Ioptame Eye Drop is used alone or in combination with other drugs is used to lower eye pressure. It is primarily used in treating high pressure in the eye. It increases the natural flow of aqueous humour from inside the eye into the bloodstream. As a result, the pressure on the eye is decreased. Also, if the pressure is too high and is not treated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Ioptame Eye Drop should be put only in the affected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

• Change in eye colour
• Redness of the eye
• Inflamed eyelid
• Eye infection (conjunctivitis)
• Irritated eye
• Burning,
• Itching
• Stinging
• Eye colour
• Blurred vision
• Changes to your eyelashes (growing longer and thicker)
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

Do not take Ioptame Eye Drop if you are allergic or hypersensitive latanoprost or prostaglandin inhibitors. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney problem, uveitis, asthma, dry eye, herpes simplex eye infection, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Ioptame Eye Drop as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or wearing them, remove it before using Ioptame Eye Drop, and you can put it back 15 minutes after using Ioptame Eye Drop. Wash your hands properly before using Ioptame Eye Drop to avoid any infection. If you are using two eye medications, never put them together, wait for at least 5 minutes and then put the second one. Do not use Ioptame Eye Drop with other prostaglandin inhibitors as they are known to contra-indicate. 

Drug-Drug interactions: Ioptame Eye Drop may interact with other prostaglandins ophthalmic medications such as bimatoprost, tafluprost, travoprost etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had eye surgery (cataract surgery), eye problems (eye pain, dry eyes, irritation or inflammation), severe asthma, herpes simplex virus (HSV) eye infection, uveitis (inflammation of the eye).

• BIMATOPROST
• TAFLUPROST
• TRAVOPROST

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Ioptame Eye Drop as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye's pressure.
• Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
• A diet including green and leafy vegetables, fruits, helps to lower eye pressure.
• Do regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest is important for illness.
• Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

Ioptame Eye Drop  may slowly (over months to years) cause brown discoloration of the colored portion of the eye (iris). Notify your doctor if this occurs and schedule regular eye exams to monitor it.

Ocular hypertension: Ocular hypertension is a condition in which the pressure of the eye is higher than normal. The increased pressure can be due to certain other diseases, an injury, or an adverse effect of certain medications. If left untreated, it can lead to optic nerve damage and permanent vision loss.

Glaucoma: 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. 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 a 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.