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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Optipres Eye Drops is used to treat glaucoma (an eye condition that may cause blindness) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye higher than normal). It contains Netarsudil, which works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour; this helps lower the increased pressure in the eye. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as blurred vision, pain, and redness of the eye. Avoid touching the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.
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Composition :

NETARSUDIL-0.2MG/ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Optipres Eye Drops

Optipres Eye Drops is used for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Glaucoma 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). 
 
Optipres Eye Drops contains ‘netarsudil’, which works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour; this helps lower the increased pressure in the eye. Thereby, Optipres Eye Drops helps treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
 
You are advised to use Optipres Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as blurred vision, instillation site pain, and redness of the eye. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Optipres Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Optipres Eye Drops might cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Optipres Eye Drops

Treatment of Glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Directions for Use

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.

Medicinal Benefits

Optipres Eye Drops is an anti-glaucoma agent belonging to the class of medicines called rho kinase inhibitors indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Optipres Eye Drops works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helping lower the increased pressure in the eye. 

How Optipres Eye Drops Works

Optipres Eye Drops contains ‘netarsudil’, which works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour; this helps lower the increased pressure in the eye. Thereby, Optipres Eye Drops helps treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Optipres Eye Drops

  • Blurred vision
  • Instillation site pain
  • Eye redness
  • Conjunctival haemorrhage (bright red patch on the conjunctiva)

What if I have taken an overdose of Optipres Eye Drops

Use Optipres Eye Drops only as prescribed by the physician. It is advised not to exceed the recommended dose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Optipres Eye Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had asthma, cataract removal, COPD, liver/kidney problems, or if you have other eye diseases. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Optipres Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Optipres Eye Drops might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if you are alert. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetaxololDisopyramide
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BetaxololVerapamil
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BetaxololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Disopyramide with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Verapamil can lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience headache, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, breathing difficulty, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetaxololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml can raise the chance of a possibly serious heart rhythm irregularity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Atazanavir together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BetaxololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Aminophylline and Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml together may reduce the effectiveness of Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml and increase the effects of Aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline and Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Diltiazem may result in side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololRitodrine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml and Ritodrine may lead to decreased effectiveness of the medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Theophylline, could increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Clonidine and Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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.
BetaxololDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
When Dolasetron is taken with Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 ml, it can raise the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Optipres Eye Drops 2.5 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

  • Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts 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. 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIGLAUCOMA AGENTS
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Optipres Eye Drops . Please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will decide if Optipres Eye Drops can be used by pregnant women or not.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will decide if Optipres Eye Drops can be used by breastfeeding women or not.

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Driving

Caution

Optipres Eye Drops might cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Optipres Eye Drops in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Optipres Eye Drops in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Unsafe

Optipres Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

FAQs

Optipres Eye Drops is used for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Optipres Eye Drops works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helps lower the increased pressure in the eye.

Do not stop using Optipres Eye Drops on your own without consulting your doctor as it might increase the pressure in the eye leading to a permanent eye injury. Continue using Optipres Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you to treat your condition effectually. Consult the doctor in case of any concern.

Optipres Eye Drops might cause blurred vision for some time immediately after use. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear to prevent any mishappening.

Optipres Eye Drops can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 5-10minutes between Optipres Eye Drops and other eye medications.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - OPT0380

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