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metipranolol

Generic Optipranolol
Used for Glaucoma
Used for Glaucoma

Metipranolol is an eye drop that lowers pressure in the eye. It was used for high blood pressure in the eye and open-angle glaucoma, but is no longer available in the U.S.

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Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 23, 2021
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What is Metipranolol?

How Metipranolol works

Metipranolol is a beta blocker. It's not clear exactly how it lowers eye pressure, but it's thought that it reduces (lessens) production of aqueous humor, the main body of fluid in your eye.

Drug Facts

Common BrandsOptipranolol (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassBeta blocker
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Frequently asked questions about Metipranolol

What is metipranolol?
Metipranolol is a beta blocker eye drop. It lowers eye pressure and decreases the amount of fluid in the eye to help with symptoms.
Is metipranolol still available?
No, both brand and generic products of metipranolol have been discontinued.
Why was metipranolol discontinued?
It's not clear why the manufacturers of metipranolol stopped making this eyedrop.
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Interactions between Metipranolol and other drugs

Metipranolol 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 Metipranolol. 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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