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Apimol drop ingredients
Apimol's drop contains timolol, one of the beta blockers, which helps reduce elevated eye pressure.
Apimol uses
Apimol eye drop is used in:
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Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure.
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Treatment of open-angle glaucoma, including aphakia patients.
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Treatment of some secondary glaucoma conditions.
How to use Apimol eye drop?
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The dose of adults and children older than 12 years: one drop in the affected eye twice daily.
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It is recommended to keep eyes closed after using the drop for two minutes, to reduce the absorption of the drug into the body, and thus avoid its side effects.
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The body's response to Apimol takes a few weeks, and the eye pressure can then be measured 4 weeks after use, to see how much improves.
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Contact lenses must be removed before the Apimol drop is applied to the eye.
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Drop tip should not come into contact with the surface of the eye while using it.
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The doctor should be consulted before using another drop instead of Apimol.
Apimol side effects
Apimol eye drop may cause some side effects, such as:
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Eye irritation.
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Conjunctivitis.
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Vision disorders.
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Bradycardia.
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Bronchospasm.
Apimol contraindications
Apimol drop is not used in case of:
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Asthma.
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Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Bradycardia.
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Heart block.
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Heart failure.
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Cardiogenic shock.
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Allergy to Apimol drop ingredients.
Apimol Precautions
The doctor should be consulted before using Abimol drop, especially in the case of:
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Heart disease.
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vascular disorders, such as Ryanud’s disease.
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Respiratory disorders.
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Diabetes.
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Low blood sugar levels.
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Corneal disease.
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Use other drugs from beta blockers type.
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The drop is used cautiously for children, but very carefully for infants and newborns.
Apimol eye drop and pregnancy
Apimol eye drop is not used during pregnancy until after consulting a doctor.
Apimol eye drop and lactation
Apimol eye drop is not used during breastfeeding until after consulting a doctor.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep the Apimol drop at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
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Keep away from the light.
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Not used 4 weeks after opening.
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Keep away from children's intake.