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DORZOLAMIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION SOL 20MG/ML 10ML

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50383-0232-10 AKORN 10 2% SOLUTION
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Description
11 DESCRIPTION Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor formulated for topical ophthalmic use. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is described chemically as: (4S- trans )-4-(ethylamino)-5,6-dihydro-6-methyl-4 H -thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide monohydrochloride. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is optically active. The specific rotation is Its empirical formula is C 10 H 16 N 2 O 4 S 3 •HCl and its structural formula is: Dorzolamide hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 360.9 and a melting point of about 264°C. It is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, which is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol. Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, slightly viscous, aqueous solution of dorzolamide hydrochloride. The pH of the solution is approximately 5.6, and the osmolarity is 260-330 mOsM. Each mL of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 2% contains 20 mg dorzolamide (22.3 mg of dorzolamide hydrochloride). Inactive ingredients are hydroxyethyl cellulose, mannitol, sodium citrate dehydrate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and purified water. Benzalkonium chloride 0.0075% is added as a preservative. Image_1 Image_2
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 2% is supplied sterile in 10 mL white LDPE plastic dropper bottles with white LDPE dropper tips and orange P/P caps of the following sizes: 5 mL 10 mL Storage Store Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light. After opening, Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. (1)
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The dose is one drop of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) three times daily. Dorzolamide hydrochloride may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart. The dose is one drop of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) three times daily. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. (2)