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Demecarium bromide - ophthalmic solution
(dem-eh-kair-ee-um, off-thal-mick)
common brand names: Humorsol
Humorsol Usage: this medication reduces eye pressure. it is used in the management about glaucoma.
How to use Humorsol: To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let this touch your eye. Shake eye drops well before using. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye & administer prescribed number of drops. see downward and gently close youre eye for 1 to two minutes. Try not to blink and don't rub eye. do not rinse dropper. If more than one type of eye drop is to be used, wait at least 5 minutes before using any another eye drug. don't use eye drops that have changed color.
Humorsol side effects: Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially. These effects must disappear as your body adjusts to the drug. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. this drug may cause your eyes to be sensitive to bright light. Wear sunglasses. Inform you're doctor if you develop: changes at vision, eye pain, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, increased urination or salivation, irregular heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or physician.
Humorsol Precautions: Before using this medication, tell some your pharmacist your medical history, especially about: asthma, epilepsy, heart disease, low or HBP, myasthenia gravis, overactive thyroid, Parkinsonism, stomach problems, urinary tract trouble, other eye problems. Avoid exposure to insecticides. few types of insecticides may alter effectiveness about this medication. it medication shouldnot be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform some your doctor immediately. It's not known if this drug is excreted in to breast milk. Because of the potential of serious serious harm to nursing infant, breast-feeding should not be undertaken while using this drug.
Humorsol drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: anticholinergics (e.g., medications used to lessen abdominal cramps), antihistamines, antidepressants, carbamazepine, disopyramide, cyclobenzaprine, quinidine, ipratropium inhaler, tablet since motion sickness, flavoxate, oxybutynin, procainamide, drugs used for myasthenia gravis. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.
Humorsol Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Humorsol special notes: do not use this medication while wearing soft contact lenses. lenses may be discolored.
If you missed Humorsol dose: If you miss dose, & are using every other day: apply as soon as remembered if you remember that same day. If you do not remember until the next day, apply it then and skip the following day. If you using the medication one time daily and must miss a dose: apply as soon as remembered if remembered that same day. If you do not remember until the following day, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. If you are using more than once daily: apply as soon as remembered unless this is almost time since following dose. If It's, skip the missed dose & resume your usual schedule. do not, under any circumstance, 'double-up' the dose to catch up.
Humorsol Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom. Discard solution if this changes color or contains particles.
Active Ingredients : Demecarium Bromide