Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL

Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL is a prescription eye drop containing levobunolol, a non-selective beta-blocker used to lower pressure inside the eye. Each drop delivers levobunolol in an ophthalmic solution made for direct use in the eye, not for oral use. It is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, helping reduce the risk of optic nerve damage and vision loss over time. Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL works by reducing the amount of fluid the eye makes, which lowers intraocular pressure.

How it works: Levobunolol blocks beta receptors in the eye, which helps the eye make less aqueous humor, the fluid that raises pressure. As an eye drop, Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL works locally in the eye to lower pressure without being taken by mouth.

Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL is a standard ophthalmic solution size, so there are no sibling strengths or forms in this product line to compare it with. A doctor may choose this 5 mL bottle for ongoing treatment when a patient needs a ready-to-use eye drop that fits typical glaucoma dosing and monitoring. Because levobunolol eye drops can start lowering eye pressure within hours, the effect may be felt in pressure readings before the patient notices any symptom change.

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension
• Lowering elevated intraocular pressure
• Helping protect the optic nerve from pressure-related damage

• Use Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL exactly as prescribed for your eyes only.
• Wash your hands before using the bottle and avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after the drop; press the inner corner of the eye if your doctor has advised punctal occlusion.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses during treatment unless your eye doctor says it is okay; preservatives in eye drops may irritate the eyes.

The dose in this product is levobunolol delivered as an ophthalmic solution from a 5 mL bottle, and the exact number of drops per dose depends on your prescription. It is commonly used once daily, but some patients may be instructed differently based on eye pressure response and tolerability. Do not use more often than prescribed; your doctor decides the dose and maximum daily use for Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL.

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

Common side effects of Levobunolol may include:

• Eye stinging or burning after instillation
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye irritation or redness
• Watery eyes
• Dry eyes
• Headache
• Tiredness or dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing, because beta-blocker eye drops can worsen breathing problems.
• Use caution if you have slow heart rate, heart block, heart failure, or circulation problems.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL affects your vision and alertness.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because levobunolol can mask symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Do not stop using the eye drop suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• Tell your doctor about thyroid disease, because beta-blockers can hide signs of hyperthyroidism.
• Remove contact lenses before use and wait before reinserting them if your eye doctor approves contact lens wear.

• Other beta-blockers, including oral beta-blocker medicines or other beta-blocker eye drops
• Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil or diltiazem
• Digoxin or other medicines that slow the heart
• Clonidine, especially if it is stopped suddenly
• Diabetes medicines that can cause low blood sugar

Store Betagan Eye Drops 5 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination, heat, and freezing.