Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) Eye Drop

Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) Eye Drop contains dorzolamide 2% w/v, which means each milliliter of solution has 20 mg of dorzolamide. It is a prescription carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop used to lower pressure inside the eye. Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) Eye Drop is commonly used for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. By helping reduce fluid production in the eye, it can help protect the optic nerve from pressure-related damage.

How it works: Dorzolamide works by slowing the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in the eye, which reduces the amount of aqueous humor the eye makes. With less fluid produced, pressure inside the eye can go down after using Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) Eye Drop.

Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) Eye Drop is the standard ophthalmic strength of dorzolamide and is the form commonly used when a doctor wants an effective pressure-lowering eye drop. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this 2% solution should be viewed as the exact prescribed product rather than a lower or higher sibling dose. The effect is local to the eye, but the drop can still cause a brief stinging or bitter taste after instillation.

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension
• Lowering intraocular pressure
• Helping protect the optic nerve from high eye pressure

• Use Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor.
• Wash your hands before using the drop and avoid letting the tip touch 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.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5–10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• After instilling the drop, close your eye gently for 1–2 minutes and press the inner corner of the eye if instructed.
• Do not wear contact lenses while putting in the drop; wait to reinsert them as directed by your clinician.

Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) provides dorzolamide 2% solution for eye use, and the exact dose is set by the prescriber based on eye pressure and treatment response. It is often used 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily, but your doctor may adjust the schedule; do not use more often than prescribed. The maximum daily use is determined by the prescriber for this strength, especially if it is combined with other glaucoma drops.

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

Common side effects of Dorzolamide may include:

• Burning or stinging in the eye after instillation
• Bitter or unusual taste in the mouth
• Blurred vision for a short time after the drop
• Eye redness or irritation
• Eye tearing or dryness
• Headache
• Eyelid discomfort

• Use caution if you have a sulfonamide allergy, since dorzolamide is a sulfonamide-related medicine.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because dorzolamide may not be appropriate in significant kidney disease.
• Remove contact lenses before use and wait to put them back in as directed.
• Use extra care with driving or tasks requiring clear vision right after dosing because vision may blur briefly.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so they can weigh the benefits and risks.
• Use the drops only in the eyes; do not swallow the solution.
• If you are using several glaucoma drops, follow the exact spacing schedule given by your prescriber.

• Other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide or brinzolamide
• Other glaucoma eye drops, which may need spacing or dose adjustment
• High-dose aspirin or salicylates
• Medicines that affect kidney function or fluid balance
• Multiple eye medicines used at the same time

Store Dorzox Eye Drop 2% (5 mL) at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination; do not freeze.