Metipranolol Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2025.

Applies to metipranolol ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .

If itching, redness, swelling, or other signs of eye or eyelid irritation occur, stop using this medicine and check with your doctor. These signs may mean that you are allergic to this medicine .

Metipranolol may cause heart failure in some patients. Check with your doctor right away if you are having chest pain or discomfort; dilated neck veins; extreme fatigue; irregular breathing; an irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs; weight gain; or wheezing .

This medicine may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Also, this medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate. Check with your doctor if you have these problems or if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests .

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before having surgery .

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, metipranolol ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking metipranolol ophthalmic:

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking metipranolol ophthalmic:

Symptoms of overdose

• confusion
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• extreme fatigue
• irregular breathing
• swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• weight gain

Other side effects

Some side effects of metipranolol ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to metipranolol ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effects were abnormal vision, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, and tearing.^[Ref]

Ocular

• Frequency not reported: Abnormal vision, blepharitis, blurred vision, browache, conjunctivitis, edema, eyelid dermatitis, photophobia, tearing, uveitis, eye discomfort^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Angina, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, hypertension, palpitation, myocardial infarct^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Frequency not reported: Bronchitis, coughing, dyspnea, epistaxis, rhinitis^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Dizziness, headache, nervousness, somnolence^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Frequency not reported: Anxiety, depression^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Arthritis, myalgia^[Ref]

Other

• Frequency not reported: Asthenia^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Frequency not reported: Nausea^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Rash^[Ref]

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Further information

Metipranolol ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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