Carteolol Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Carteolol, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Carteolol brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Carteolol

ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives

Brand Names or Trade Names of Carteolol

International :

Cartrol, Ocupress, Teoptic, Arteolol, Arteoptic, Calte, Cartéabak, Carteol, Cartéol, Cartrol, Elebloc, Endak, Glauteolol, Mikelan, Poenglaucol, Singlauc

Why is Carteolol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.

When should Carteolol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart diseases, asthma, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Carteolol?

The usual dose is one drop 1% solution in the affected eye(s) twice a day.

How should Carteolol be taken?

It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes.

What are the warnings and precautions for Carteolol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lung inflammation, COPD, heart block, overactive thyroid, low/high blood sugar levels, poor blood circulation, heart failure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

• It may cause blurred vision, decreased night vision, sensitivity to light, drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Carteolol?

Eye - Eye irritation, burning, tearing, blurred/ cloudy vision, sensitivity to light and decreased night vision.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, heart block, stroke, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm and palpitations.
Central Nervous System - Weakness, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, sinus inflammation, and taste perversion.
Body As a Whole - Difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
Skin - Hypersensitivity, including localized and generalized rash.
Respiratory - Asthma and respiratory failure.