Levobunolol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Levobunolol
Levobunolol is classified as a beta blocker, and is utilized to treat open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.1 The increased pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma can lead to a gradual loss of vision. This medication works by decreasing such pressure in the eye.2
Fast Facts:
- Generic for the brand Betagan.2
- Follow the prescribed dosage carefully.2
- Some side effects include redness, itching, stinging, burning or swelling of the eyelids.2
- More serious side effects include wheezing, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, and sudden weight gain. If any of these symptoms are experienced, discontinue this medication and promptly call your physician.2
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What is Levobunolol?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Levobunolol (Levobunolol Ophthalmic)?
- Krames Online (via Wishard): What is Levobunolol Eye Solution?
- RxList: Betagan Drug Description
- DrugDigest: What is/are Levobunolol Eyedrops?
What are the Uses for Levobunolol?
- PDRHealth: Why is Betagan Prescribed?
- DailyMed: Indications and Usage
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Levobunolol Drops is Used For
- Medscape: Dosage and Usage
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Levobunolol?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Levobunolol (Levobunolol Ophthalmic)?
- DailyMed: Adverse Reactions
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Levobunolol Ophthalmic?
- PDRHealth: What Side Effects May Occur?
What are the Alternatives to Levobunolol?
- OrganizedWisdom: Xalatan | Lumigan | Timoptic | Trusopt | Azopt | Diamox
- Eye Care America: Glaucoma Eyedrops
- All About Vision: Glaucoma Treatment: Eye Drops and Other Medications
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Levobunolol?
- Glaucoma Research Foundation: Alternative Medicine
- Health and Age: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Glaucoma
- EyeCareAmerica: Marijuana in the Treatment of Glaucoma
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Glaucoma Alternative Treatment
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Levobunolol
- HealthBoards: Eye Drops?
- WebMD: Using Levobunolol HCI
- BetterChem: Levobunolol - FDA Approval Activities For This Prescription Drug
Abuse of Levobunolol
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Happens If I Overdose On Levobunolol (Levobunolol Ophthalmic)?
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): If Overdose is Suspected
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Overdosage/Toxicology
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Levobunolol
- Google Scholar: Articles About Levobunolol
- PubMed Central: List of Levobunolol Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Levobunolol (Ophthalmic Route)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Levobunolol Ophthalmic
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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