Careprost Eye Drop

Careprost Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood. Careprost Eye Drop is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. The most common side effects of this medicine include conjunctival hyperemia and eye itching. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short term side effect.

• Ocular hypertension
• Glaucoma

Careprost Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

• Conjunctival hyperemia
• Eye itching

AlcoholNONE

No interaction found/established

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Careprost Eye Drop is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Careprost Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. To reduce the amount of Careprost Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

DrivingUNSAFE

Careprost Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

KidneyNONE

No interaction found/established

LiverNONE

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Careprost Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin analogue

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Ophthal

Action Class

PG F2 Alpha analogue