Netarsudil Medication Information

Get detailed information on Netarsudil, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Netarsudil provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Netarsudil

Pronunciation : ne-TAR-soo-dil

Therapeutic Classification : Miscellaneous Ophthalmics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Netarsudil

India :

Rhopressa

Overview of Netarsudil

• Netarsudil is a 0.02% ophthalmic solution approved by US FDA in December 2017 for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Why is Netarsudil Prescribed? (Indications)

Netarsudil, a Rho kinase inhibitor is prescribed for reducing the increased intraocular pressure in adult patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

When should Netarsudil not be taken? (Contraindications)

Netarsudil should not be used in patients with-

• Allergy to netarsudil.
• Children below 18 years of age.

What is the dosage of Netarsudil?

For treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma:
• The recommended dose of netarsudil ophthalmic solution is one drop on the affected eye once a day.

How should Netarsudil be taken?

• Netarsudil eye drop should be instilled in the affected eye in the evening.
• Tilt back the head and gently pull the lower eyelid. Instill the drop into the space and close the eyes.
• Do not blink and keep the eyes closed while placing your finger on the inner corner of the eye.
• If a dose is missed, continue with the next scheduled dose on the next day evening. Do not take the dose twice in a day.
• If another eye drop is prescribed along with netarsudil eye drops, there should be a gap of at least 5 minutes between two applications to avoid overflow or dilution.

What are the warnings and precautions for Netarsudil?

• Patients should be monitored for bacterial keratitis (bacterial infection of the cornea) which could occur due to contamination of the solution.

• Contact lens users should remove the contact lenses before administering netarsudil solution. They can be reinserted after 15 minutes of administration.

• If itching, swelling, redness or any eye irritation occur, an eye specialist has to be consulted immediately.

• If drops are used before driving a vehicle, make sure that your vision is clear before starting to drive.

What are the side effects of Netarsudil?

• Watering of the eye
• Pain at the site of application
• Conjunctival bleed or redness
• Corneal verticillata (The formation of a faint golden-brown whorl pattern due to corneal deposits)
• Blurred vision
• Discoloration of the cornea
• Redness of the eyelid

What are the other precautions for Netarsudil?

• Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to the eye or any surface to avoid the contamination of the ophthalmic solution which may lead to eye infection.
• In case of any pre-existing eye disease, use with caution to reduce the risk of side effects.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What are the Drug Interactions of Netarsudil?

• Not known.

What are the storage conditions for Netarsudil?

• Netarsudil eye drops should be stored in the original container
• Store the unopened container in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C.
• After opening, the container can either be stored in a refrigerator or at room temperature for a period up to 6 weeks and should be discarded thereafter.
• Protect from excessive heat and moisture.