Carteolol Pharmacology

Carteolol

About Carteolol
Non-selective beta adrenoceptor blocker, Ophthalmic Agent ,Antiglaucoma.
Mechanism of Action of Carteolol
Carteolol is a non selective beta blocker. It inhibits the beta receptors (?2) present in the eye such as in the ciliary body epithelium and blood vessels. This will leads to decreased aqueous production and reduced intraocular pressure. Aqueous humor production is activated by ? receptor mediated cyclic AMP phosphokinase pathway. Beta receptor blockers will decreases the intracellular cyclic AMP level and reduces intraocular pressure.
Pharmacokinets of Carteolol
Absorption: It is absorbed after ocular application.
Onset of Action for Carteolol
N/A
Duration of Action for Carteolol
N/A
Half Life of Carteolol
N/A
Side Effects of Carteolol
1.Burning
2.Stinging
3.Itching
4.Fainting
5.Headache
6.Blurred vision
7.Fatigue
8.Photophobia
9.Vertigo
10.Bradycardia
11.Dry eyes
12.Nausea
13.Depression
Contra-indications of Carteolol
1.Hypersensitivity to Carteolol
2.Bronchial asthma
3.Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4.Sinus bradycardia
5.Cardiac failure
6.AV block
Special Precautions while taking Carteolol
1.Non allergic bronchospastic disease
2.Diabetes mellitus
3.Hyperthyroidism
4.Decreased pulmonary function
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Carteolol
Open angle glaucoma
Interactions for Carteolol
N/A
Typical Dosage for Carteolol
One drop should be applied in to the affected eye 2times daily
Schedule of Carteolol
N/A
Storage Requirements for Carteolol
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Protect from light.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Carteolol
Apply the missed dose as soon as remembered and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose and apply the regular dose. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Carteolol
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Carteolol in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for carteolol and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for carteolol may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take carteolol only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for carteolol before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for carteolol with the pharmacy.

Carteolol is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for carteolol might be better known than carteolol itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have carteolol in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for carteolol.