Safely Buy Betagan ( Levobunolol Hcl ) from Canada Prescriptions Plus.

Indications

Betagan is a glaucoma medicine used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other conditions that cause high pressure inside the eye.

Levobunolol is a beta blocker that reduces the amount of fluid that is produced in your eye chamber. When applied topically to your affected eyes, Betagan lowers raised eye pressure. By helping to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions with high eye pressure, Betagan also reduces your risk of blindness.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Betagan that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual and eye condition being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s directions and read packaging instructions carefully to ensure the best results from treatment. Do not use more than prescribed more often than recommended.

• Wash hands before and after use
• Most adults instill one drop of Betagan into the affected eye twice a day
• Use Betagan eye drops at the same times each day
• To apply, tilt back your head and hold the dropper above your affected eye
• Gently pull down your lower lid to create a pocket and squeeze a drop into the pouch
• Close your eye for 2 minutes without blinking or rubbing and gently place a finger to the inside corner of your eye
• Wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drop products prescribed by your healthcare provider
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before administering Betagan
• Wait at least 15 minutes after using Betagan before reinserting your contact lenses
• Do not touch the eye dropper to any surface including your hands and eyes
• Continue using Betagan for the entire length of time prescribed by your healthcare provider
• Store at room temperature out of reach from children and pets
• Do not let the eye drop solution freeze

Side Effects

Betagan may cause you to develop some side effects while lowering your inner eye pressure. Speak to your healthcare provider for more information regarding any symptoms that you might have during treatment.

Common Betagan side effects:

• Mild burning, stinging, or discomfort after instillation
• Feeling like something is in your eye
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness, weakness
• Headache
• Rash or itching

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment. Stop using Betagan and contact your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following side effects:

• Severe swelling, itching, burning, redness, pain, or discomfort around your eye
• Wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing
• Feeling light-headed, faint
• Slow heart rate, weak pulse
• Numbness, coldness, or pale fingers or toes

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Betagan if you are allergic to levobunolol or any of the other eye drop ingredients. Stop using the eye drops and call your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Burning eyes
• Skin pain
• Red or purple rash
• Blistering or peeling skin

Cautions

• Do not use Betagan if you have any of the following conditions:
  • Asthma
  • Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Slow heartbeats
  • Heart condition known as AV block
• To ensure your safety when using Betagan, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:
  • Breathing problems like bronchitis or emphysema
  • Heart problems
  • Peripheral vascular disease like Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid disorder
  • Muscle disorder like myasthenia gravis
• Consult with your healthcare provider before using Betagan while pregnant. If you become pregnant during treatment, tell your healthcare provider right away.
• Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop an eye infection, injure your eye, or receive eye surgery.
• Remove soft contact lenses before administering Betagan eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes afterwards to reinsert them.
• Do not touch the eye dropper on any surface including your hands and eyes to avoid it becoming contaminated and causing an infection.
• Avoid driving or performing hazardous activities while using Betagan until you know how it will affect you because the medication may impair your vision or reactions.
• Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with Betagan because it can cause an increase in side effects such as dizziness.
• To avoid adverse drug interactions, tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take but especially any of the following:
  • Digoxin
  • Medicines for high blood pressure such as clonidine, propranolol, or diltiazem
  • Epinephrine
  • Fingolimod
  • phenothiazines

Form and Strength

This eye pressure medication is available in the form of eye drops.

• Betagan eye drop strength:
  • 0.50%

The 0.50% strength Betagan eye drops are available in volumes of 10ml.

FAQ

How long should you wait between eye drop medications?

When using Betagan, wait at least 5 minutes after administering the eye drops to use another eye medication. Ensure that you tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take and only use medicated eye drops prescribed by them. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them to administer the eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

What should you not do after eye drops?

After administering your daily doses of Betagan eye drops, do not blink or rub your eyes. Close your eyes for 2 minutes while gently pressing the inside corner of your eye to ensure the drops are absorbed. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions for use to ensure the best results during treatment.

Resources:

1. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/b/betagan.pdf
2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/betagan.html
3. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/levobunolol-ophthalmic
4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/019219s029lbl.pdf