February 20, 2018

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Sandoz Betaxolol


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How does Sandoz Betaxolol work? What will it do for me?

Betaxolol belongs to the family of medications known as beta adrenergic blocking agents or "beta-blockers." It is used as an eye drop to lower pressure in the eye to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma or other causes of high pressure inside the eye. The full effects of the eye drops may not be seen for a period of a few weeks.



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How should I use Sandoz Betaxolol?

The usual dose is one drop of betaxolol eye drops in the affected eye(s) twice a day. The dose may vary according to need. Your doctor will regularly monitor the pressure in your eye. This medication may be used along with other eye drops to reduce the pressure in the eye if one eye drop does not work well enough on its own.

Shake the bottle well before use. To avoid contamination, prevent the tip of the eye dropper from touching anything. Put the cap back on the bottle after use.



Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Discard the eye drops within 28 days after opening.


What form(s) does Sandoz Betaxolol come in?

This medication contains betaxolol 0.5% (as betaxolol hydrochloride). Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzalkonium chloride (as preservative), disodium edentate, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), and water for injection.

Who should NOT take Sandoz Betaxolol?

Betaxolol eye drops should not be used by anyone who:

  • is allergic to betaxolol or to any of the ingredients of the medication
  • is in cardiogenic shock
  • has abnormal heart rhythms associated with low heart rate
  • has overt heart failure

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