Carteolol is a prescription eye drop used to treat open angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. This eMedTV Web page talks about the drug in more detail, including information on how it works and some of the potential side effects that may occur.
Common side effects of carteolol may include watery eyes, eye swelling, and eye irritation. As this eMedTV resource explains, while most side effects of the drug are mild, some -- like chest pain or depression -- may require immediate medical attention.
Carteolol is approved for reducing eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at the uses of carteolol, describes how the medication works, and talks about its use in children.
The recommended starting dosage of carteolol is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day. This page on the eMedTV Web site contains more dosing information on this product, including tips on how to prevent contamination of the eye drops.
Reserpine, methacholine, and other beta blockers may cause carteolol drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists specific products from these drug classes and describes the problems that may occur if you take these medicines with carteolol.
Carteolol may cause problems in people with diabetes, as it could mask symptoms of low blood sugar. This eMedTV page offers more precautions and warnings with carteolol, including details on what side effects or complications may occur with this drug.
