Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop

Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that contains brinzolamide and brimonidine in a 5 mL bottle. It belongs to the glaucoma/ocular hypertension medicine class and is used to lower high pressure inside the eye. By reducing eye pressure, Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop helps lower the risk of optic nerve damage and vision loss. It is intended for use exactly as directed by an eye doctor, usually in people who need more than a single-agent eye drop.

How it works: Brinzolamide lowers eye pressure by decreasing the fluid your eye makes, while brimonidine lowers pressure by helping fluid drain and also reducing fluid production. In eye-drop form, Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop delivers both medicines directly to the eye for local effect.

This Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop is a standard bottle size for an ophthalmic prescription medicine, so the key difference is not a different milligram strength but the 5 mL volume you receive per bottle. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, your doctor chooses Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop based on your eye pressure, eye exam, and how well you tolerate the combination. It may feel like a brief stinging or blurry vision after instillation, which is typical for many prescription eye drops.

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension
• Lowering elevated eye pressure
• Reducing risk of optic nerve damage
• Adjunct treatment when one eye drop is not enough

• Wash your hands before each use.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by at least 5 to 10 minutes unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Press gently on the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes after the drop to help reduce drainage into the nose.
• Do not wear contact lenses while using the drops unless your eye doctor says it is okay; ask when to remove and reinsert them.

Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop is supplied as a 5 mL bottle, which is the amount of medicine available for repeated dosing rather than a one-time dose. The exact number of drops and how often you use them is decided by your doctor based on your eye pressure and response to treatment; do not change the schedule on your own. There is no universal maximum per day for everyone because ophthalmic dosing is individualized, but overuse can increase side effects and should be avoided.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Brinzolamide + Brimonidine may include:

• Eye burning or stinging after the drop
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Dry mouth
• Eye redness or irritation
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye
• Bitter or unusual taste in the mouth
• Drowsiness or tiredness

• Do not use Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop if you are allergic to brinzolamide, brimonidine, sulfonamides, or any ingredient in the bottle.
• Use caution if you have depression, low blood pressure, heart disease, circulation problems, kidney disease, or liver disease.
• This eye drop can cause sleepiness or dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses; preservatives in eye drops can irritate the eyes.
• Do not use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically recommends it.
• Do not use it in children unless prescribed, because brimonidine can cause serious problems in very young patients.
• If you are using other glaucoma eye drops, your doctor should tell you the correct spacing and order of administration.

• Other glaucoma eye drops, especially other pressure-lowering medicines
• Oral or topical alpha-agonists and certain blood pressure medicines
• CNS depressants such as alcohol, sleep medicines, or anti-anxiety medicines
• MAO inhibitors or recent use of an MAOI
• Drugs that can worsen low blood pressure or slow heart rate

Store Betafree 5 mL Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light; do not freeze.