Metipranolol Ophthalmic Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Metipranolol Ophthalmic safely and effectively. See additional information for Metipranolol Ophthalmic.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
1 drop in affected eye(s) twice a day
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
1 drop in affected eye(s) twice a day
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Remove contact lenses before administration and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling other eyedrops.
Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the container to contact the eye, eyelid, fingers or any other surface to avoid contamination.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Because metipranolol has little or no effect on pupil size, this drug should not be used alone in patients with angle-closure glaucoma, but only in combination with a miotic.
