{"id":6261,"date":"2021-01-04T14:55:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T14:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6261"},"modified":"2021-06-26T07:44:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T07:44:54","slug":"brinzolamide-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/brinzolamide-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Brinzolamide Stada &#8211; Brinzolamide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg \/ ml&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;<br>brinzolamide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Brinzolamide Stada is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide Stada contains brinzolamide, which belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;carbohydrase inhibitors.&nbsp;It lowers the pressure in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide Stada&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are used to treat high pressure in the eye.&nbsp;Such pressure can lead to a disease called&nbsp;glaucoma.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the pressure becomes too high, vision may be impaired.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide contained in Brinzolamide Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have severe kidney problems<\/li><li>if you are allergic to brinzolamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to medicines belonging to the sulphonamides.&nbsp;Examples can be drugs used to treat&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;and&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and also&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretic&nbsp;tablets) Brinzolamide Stada can cause the same type of&nbsp;allergy<\/li><li>if you have too much acid in your blood (a condition called hyperchloraemic&nbsp;acidosis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, ask your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Brinzolamide Stada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have kidney or liver problems<\/li><li>if you have dry eyes or conjunctival problems<\/li><li>if you are taking other sulfonamide medicines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide Stada should not be used by infants, children, or adolescents under 18 years of age, unless recommended by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;carbonic anhydrase inhibitors&nbsp;(acetazolamide or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/torzkom\/\">dorzolamide<\/a>, see section 1 &#8220;What Brinzolamide STADA is and what it is used for&#8221;), tell your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who may become pregnant should use effective contraception while being treated with Brinzolamide Stada.&nbsp;The use of Brinzolamide Stada is not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding.&nbsp;Do not use Brinzolamide Stada unless your doctor clearly prescribes it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear.&nbsp;You may experience blurred vision for a while after using Brinzolamide Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide Stada may impair the ability to perform tasks that require mental alertness and \/ or physical coordination.&nbsp;Do not drive or use machines if you are affected in this way.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brinzolamide Stada contains benzalkonium chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains about 0.1 mg of benzalkonium chloride (a&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;) per ml.&nbsp;Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can discolor the contact lenses.&nbsp;Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting the contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzalkonium chloride can be irritating to the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).&nbsp;If you experience irritation, tingling, or pain in the eye after using the medicine, consult a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamide Stada should only be used in the eyes.&nbsp;It must not be swallowed or injected.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 drop in the affected eye or eyes twice daily &#8211; morning and evening, unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.&nbsp;Use Brinzolamide Stada in both eyes only if your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;Use the medicine for as long as your doctor prescribes it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20120517000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20120517000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20120517000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fig. 1<\/td><td>Fig. 2<\/td><td>Fig. 3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get the Brinzolamide Stada bottle and a mirror.<\/li><li>Wash your hands.<\/li><li>Shake the bottle and unscrew the hat.&nbsp;If the safety collar is loose after removing the hat, remove the collar before using the product.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle upside down between your thumb and forefinger.<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.&nbsp;Pull the eyelid down with a clean finger, so that a pocket is formed between the eyelid and the eye.&nbsp;The drop should end up in the pocket (figure 1).<\/li><li>Move the tip of the bottle close to the eye.&nbsp;Use the mirror if it facilitates.<\/li><li><strong>Do not touch the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas, or other surfaces with the bottle tip<\/strong>.&nbsp;This can contaminate the drops.<\/li><li>Gently press the bottom of the bottle with your index finger to release one drop of Brinzolamide Stada at a time.<\/li><li><strong>Do not squeeze the bottle<\/strong>;&nbsp;it is designed so that a light pressure at the bottom is sufficient (figure 2).<\/li><li>After using Brinzolamide Stada, you should press lightly with a finger in the corner of your eye (see figure 3) for at least 1 minute.&nbsp;This prevents Brinzolamide Stada from entering the rest of the body.<\/li><li>If you drip in both eyes, repeat the procedure in the other eye.<\/li><li>Screw the cap onto the bottle firmly immediately after use.<\/li><li>Use one bottle before opening the next.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the drop misses the eye, try again.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between the use of Brinzolamide Stada and the other eye drops.&nbsp;Eye ointments should be used last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Brinzolamide Stada than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get too much in your eyes, rinse everything out with lukewarm water.&nbsp;Do not drip in more drops until it is time for your next regular&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a drop of the drug as soon as possible and then return to your normal routine.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Brinzolamide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop using Brinzolamide Stada without talking to your doctor, the pressure in your eye will not be checked, which could lead to vision loss.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been seen with brinzolamide.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the eye<\/strong>: blurred vision, eye irritation, eye pain, discharge from the eye, itchy eyes, dry eyes, abnormal feeling in the eye, red eyes.<\/li><li><strong>The side effect is&nbsp;in other parts of the body<\/strong>: bad taste in the mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the eye<\/strong>: photosensitivity,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;or&nbsp;infection&nbsp;of the conjunctiva, eye swelling,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or swelling of the eyelids, growth on the surface of the eye, increased&nbsp;pigmentation&nbsp;in the eye, tired eyes, crusts on the eyelids, increased tear production.<\/li><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in other parts of the body<\/strong>: decreased or impaired heart function, palpitations, decreased heart rate, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, cough, decreased&nbsp;red blood cell count&nbsp;, the increased chlorine content in the blood, dizziness, fatigue, memory difficulties, depression, nervousness, general weakness, fatigue, abnormal feeling, pain, tremors, decreased sexual desire, sexual difficulties in men, cold symptoms, feeling of pressure in the chest, sinus infection, throat irritation, sore throat, abnormal or decreased feeling in the mouth,&nbsp;inflammation the esophagus, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, frequent bowel movements, diarrhea, intestinal gas, digestive problems, kidney pain, muscle pain, muscle spasms, back pain, nose bleeds, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, rash, abnormal skin sensation,&nbsp;itching, headache,&nbsp;dry mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the eye<\/strong>: corneal swelling, double vision or impaired vision, abnormal vision, decreased sensitivity in the eye, swelling around the eye, increased pressure in the eye, damage to the&nbsp;optic nerve.<\/li><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in other parts of the body<\/strong>: impaired memory, drowsiness, chest pain, upper airway obstruction, congested sinuses, nasal congestion, dry nose, ringing in the ears, hair loss, general&nbsp;itching, feeling nervous, irritable, irregular heartbeat, weakness in the body, difficulty sleeping.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the eye<\/strong>: abnormal eyelids, visual disturbance, disease of the cornea, eye allergy,&nbsp;eyelashes&nbsp;grow worse or decrease in number.<\/li><li><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in other parts of the body<\/strong>: increased allergic symptoms, decreased sensation, tremors, loss of or decreased taste, decreased&nbsp;blood pressure, high&nbsp;blood pressure, increased heart rate, joint pain,&nbsp;asthma, pain in arm or leg, redness,&nbsp;inflammation,&nbsp;itching, abnormal results in liver function tests, swelling in the arm or leg, frequent urination, decreased appetite.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se. Genom att rapportera biverkningar kan du bidra till att \u00f6ka informationen om l\u00e4kemedels s\u00e4kerhet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hur Brinzolamid Stada&nbsp;ska f\u00f6rvaras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00f6rvara detta l\u00e4kemedel utom syn- och r\u00e4ckh\u00e5ll f\u00f6r barn.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anv\u00e4nds f\u00f6re utg\u00e5ngsdatum som anges p\u00e5 kartongen och flaskan efter EXP. Utg\u00e5ngsdatumet \u00e4r den sista dagen i angiven m\u00e5nad.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inga s\u00e4rskilda f\u00f6rvaringsanvisningar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Du m\u00e5ste kasta flaskan fyra veckor efter att du \u00f6ppnat den<\/strong>&nbsp;f\u00f6r att undvika&nbsp;infektioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skriv upp det datum du \u00f6ppnade varje flaska i utrymmet nedan och i omr\u00e5det p\u00e5 varje flaska och kartongen.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00f6r f\u00f6rpackningar med bara en flaska beh\u00f6ver bara ett datum skrivas in h\u00e4r nedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00d6ppnad (1):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00d6ppnad (2):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00d6ppnad (3):<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00e4kemedel ska inte kastas i avloppet eller bland hush\u00e5llsavfall. Fr\u00e5ga apotekspersonalen hur man kastar l\u00e4kemedel som inte l\u00e4ngre anv\u00e4nds. Dessa \u00e5tg\u00e4rder \u00e4r till f\u00f6r att skydda milj\u00f6n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. F\u00f6rpackningens inneh\u00e5ll och \u00f6vriga upplysningar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inneh\u00e5llsdeklaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Den aktiva substansen \u00e4r brinzolamid 10 mg\/ml.<\/li><li>\u00d6vriga inneh\u00e5lls\u00e4mnen \u00e4r bensalkoniumklorid l\u00f6sning 50 %, karbomer 974P, dinatriumedetat, mannitol (E421), poloxamer 407, vatten f\u00f6r injektionsv\u00e4tskor och natriumklorid. Sm\u00e5 m\u00e4ngder av natriumhydroxid anv\u00e4nds f\u00f6r att h\u00e5lla surhetsgraden (pH) normal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L\u00e4kemedlets utseende och f\u00f6rpackningsstorlekar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brinzolamid Stada \u00e4r en mj\u00f6lkaktig v\u00e4tska (suspension) i en f\u00f6rpackning som inneh\u00e5ller 1 eller 3 plastflaskor (droppbeh\u00e5llare) med skruvlock som inneh\u00e5ller 5 ml vit,&nbsp;homogen&nbsp;suspension.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00f6ljande f\u00f6rpackningsstorlekar finns tillg\u00e4ngliga: Ytterkartonger inneh\u00e5llande 1 x 5 ml, 3 x 5 ml flaskor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventuellt kommer inte alla f\u00f6rpackningsstorlekar att marknadsf\u00f6ras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innehavare av godk\u00e4nnande f\u00f6r f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljning och tillverkare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyskland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lokal f\u00f6retr\u00e4dare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Danmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brinzolamide Stada contains brinzolamide, which belongs to a group of medicines called carbohydrase inhibitors. 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