Warnings


What may interact with Carteolol?

-medicines for high blood pressure
-reserpine

Do not use other eye products with this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Carteolol?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-heart or blood vessel disease
-lung disease like asthma or emphysema
-thyroid disease
-wear contact lenses
-an unusual or allergic reaction to carteolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Carteolol?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular eye pressure exams. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should continue to use this medicine if you injure your eyes, get an eye infection, or need eye surgery.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how carteolol affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly.

Wear dark glasses if this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light.

If you wear soft contact lenses, you should not put this medicine in your eyes while wearing the lenses. After using the eye drops, wait about 15 minutes before putting lenses in your eyes.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.