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Carteolol Coupon - Carteolol 5ml of 1% eye dropper

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Used for Glaucoma, Eye Pressure
Used for Glaucoma, Eye Pressure

Carteolol helps lower pressure within the eye and treats glaucoma. It can be used by itself or together with other eye drops.

Reviewed by:
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Christina Aungst, PharmD
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Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 26, 2020
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What is Carteolol?

What is Carteolol used for?

  • High pressure in the eye caused by ocular hypertension (high blood pressure inside the eye) or chronic open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma)

How Carteolol works

Carteolol is a beta blocker that lowers the amount of fluid in the eye. When there is less fluid inside the eye, the eye pressure goes down.

Drug Facts

Common BrandsOcupress (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassBeta blocker
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusLower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
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What are the side effects of Carteolol?

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Temporary eye irritation (25%)
  • Temorary eye burning (25%)
  • Temporary eye tearing (25%)
  • Temporary red eyes (25%)
  • Temporary swelling of the eyes (25%)

Other Side Effects

  • Blurry or clouded vision
  • Light sensitivity
  • Difficulty seeing at night
  • Drooping eyelids

Serious Side Effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
  • Trouble breathing
  • Heart failure
  • Allergic reactions

Source: DailyMed

The following side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blurred vision

chest pain or discomfort

confusion

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly

shortness of breath

slow or irregular heartbeat

sweating

unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not determined

Blue lips, fingernails, or skin

blurred, cloudy, or yellow vision

change in color vision

confusion

cough

decreased urine output

decreased vision after sunset and before sunrise

difficult or labored breathing

difficulty seeing at night

dilated neck veins

discoloration of white part of eye

disturbed color perception

drainage from the eye

drooping upper eyelids

double vision

extreme fatigue

eye redness, irritation, pain, burning, or tearing

fast heartbeat

fever

halos around lights

hives

hoarseness

inability to speak

increase in blood flow to the whites of the eyes

increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight

irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing

irritation

itching

joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

loss of vision

night blindness

noisy breathing

overbright appearance of lights

pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones

pounding or rapid pulse

rash

redness of skin

redness, swelling, and/or itching of eye and eyelid

seeing double

seizures

severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body

severe or sudden headache

slurred speech

stuffy or runny nose

swelling of eyelids, face, fingers, lips, hands, feet, or lower legs

temporary blindness

tightness in chest

tiredness

troubled breathing

tunnel vision

unusual feeling in the eyes

weakness in arm and/or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe

weight gain

wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not determined

Change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste

discouragement

feeling sad or empty

headache

irritability

lack of appetite

lack or loss of strength

loss of interest or pleasure

nausea

sleeplessness

trouble concentrating

trouble sleeping

unable to sleep

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Pros and cons of Carteolol

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Pros

Good at treating high eye pressure

Can be combined with other eye drops if not working well enough on its own

Is cheaper than similar eye medications, even without insurance

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Cons

Has more side effects than some of the other eye drops similar to it

Can cause temporary blurred vision when you first start using it - this could affect driving

Shouldn't be used if you have asthma, COPD, or other lung problems

You shouldn't take carteolol if you have chronic heart failure, second or third degree heart block, or sinus bradycardia (a chronically low heart rate).

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Pharmacist tips for Carteolol

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  • Wash hands before putting carteolol drops in eyes. Don't touch the dropper tip with your eye or hands. If you wear contacts remove them and wait 15 minutes after using your drops to put them back in your eyes.

    • After placing a drop in the eye, close your eye and press one finger to the inner corner of your eye by the nose and press lightly for 1 minute. This helps make sure your eye absorbs the drop.

      • If you are using more than one drop of carteolol or more than one medication at the same time, wait 5 minutes between each drop.

        • Avoid driving and doing tasks that require you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how carteolol affects you.

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          Frequently asked questions about Carteolol

          Has carteolol been discontinued?
          No, carteolol has not been discontinued by the FDA as of this current time. It's not used very often, though, so your pharmacy may have to special order it.
          What is the difference between carteolol and timolol?
          These are two prescriptions in the same class of medications: beta blocker eye drops. They work in very similar ways, but timolol has more possible side effects than carteolol.
          Will carteolol affect my blood pressure?
          Very small amounts of carteolol are absorbed into your bloodstream, so while it's possible for it to cause changes to blood pressure, it's very unlikely. If you do notice any changes to your blood pressure after starting carteolol, let your provider know right away.
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          What are the risks and warnings for Carteolol?

          Carteolol can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.

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          HIDDEN SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR

          • Risk factors: Diabetes

            Beta blockers can cause people with diabetes to not notice symptoms of low blood sugar, except for sweating and dizziness. Very small amounts of carteolol are absorbed into your bloodstream, so this is very rare with beta blocker eye drops. Talk to your provider to see if you should monitor your blood sugar more closely if you are started on carteolol.

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            HIDDEN SYMPTOMS OF OVERACTIVE THYROID

            Beta blockers can cause people with an overactive thyroid to not recognize the signs of hyperthyroidism, such as a fast heart rate. Very small amounts of carteolol are absorbed into your bloodstream, so this is very rare with beta blocker eye drops. Make sure your provider knows if you have thyoid problems before starting carteolol.

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            MUSCLE WEAKNESS

            Beta blockers can cause people to experience muscle weakness. This may cause you to have droopy eyelids. Talk to your provider if you start to have any type of muscle weakness after starting carteolol.

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            TROUBLE BREATHING (BRONCHOSPASTIC DISEASE)

            • Risk factors: History of asthma | History of COPD | History of lung problems

              Beta blocker medications like carteolol are usually not recommended for people with bronchospastic disease, like asthma and COPD, because it can cause difficulty breathing. Carteolol has a lower chance of causing breathing problems because very little is absorbed into your bloodstream, but make sure your provider knows if you have or have ever had any lung problems or conditions before starting it.

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              HIGHER RISK OR WORSENING OF HEART FAILURE

              • Risk factors: Congestive heart failure | Second or third degree heart block

                In rare cases, some people developed heart failure while using carteolol. Talk to your provider if you notice swelling in your feet or ankles, if your pulse feels fast or irregular, or if you have shortness of breath when you lie down or exercise.

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                Carteolol dosage forms

                The average cost for 1 eye dropper of 5ml of 1% of Carteolol is $13.84 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 54.29% off the average retail price of $30.28.
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                DosageQuantityPrice as low asPrice per unit
                5ml of 1%1 eye dropper$13.84$13.84
                10ml of 1%1 eye dropper$20.83$20.83
                15ml of 1%1 eye dropper$25.89$25.89

                Typical dosing for Carteolol

                Carteolol is typically used as 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

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                Interactions between Carteolol and other drugs

                Carteolol may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Carteolol. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

                Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

                Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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