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EspañolRhopressa overview
BRAND NAMES:
Rhopressa
Generic Names:
Rhopressa
Uses:
Lowers pressure inside the eye caused by glaucoma or hypertension in the eye.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiglaucoma
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What form(s) does Rhopressa come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Rhopressa doses?
Bottle 2.5ML of 0.02%
Common Rhopressa prescriptions
Rhopressa
2.5ml of 0.02% bottle
How to take Rhopressa
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. You may insert them again after 15 minutes.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Store the unopenedbottle in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may keep the opened bottle in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 6 weeks.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Store the unopenedbottle in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may keep the opened bottle in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 6 weeks.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. You may insert them again after 15 minutes.
Rhopressa contraindications
This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Rhopressa warnings
Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have eye disease or vision problems.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Rhopressa interactions
If you are also using other eye medicines together with netarsudil, use them at least 5 minutes from each other.
Rhopressa side effects
Serious Side Effects
Blurred vision or other changes in vision, severe eye irritation or inflammation
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing