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P 20mg Tablet
Product introduction
P 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight.
P 20mg Tablet works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.
You can take P 20mg Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day.
It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.The most common side effect is headache.
Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away.
It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. It is also reported to cause choroidal effusion (fluid buildup between the choroid and sclera.
) or choroidal detachment (separation of the choroid from the sclera due to fluid accumulation) in some people. If you experience such reactions, inform your doctor.
Avoid using of this medicine if you have a known history of allergic reaction to any of the components of this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you.
Additionally, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes before taking the medicine.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine as it may cause hamrful effects to the mother or the developing baby.
- Glaucoma
Usage of P 20mg Tablet
Side effects of P 20mg Tablet
- Taste change
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
How to use P 20mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. P 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Functionality of P 20mg Tablet
P 20mg Tablet is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with P 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
P 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
P 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
P 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>.P 20mg Tablet can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
P 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of P 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of P 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
P 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of P 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of P 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver the product. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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