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| '''''For patient information about Carteolol, click [[Carteolol (patient information)|here]]'''''
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| {{SB}} OCUPRESS<sup>®</sup>
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| ==Overview==
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| Ocupress<sup>®</sup> (carteolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 1%, is a nonselective [[beta-adrenoceptor]] blocking agent for ophthalmic use.
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| ==Category==
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| Cardiovascular Drugs:Beta blockers
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| ==FDA Package Insert==
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| '''| [[Carteolol indications and usage|Indications and Usage]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol contraindications|Contraindications]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol warnings and precautions|Warnings and Precautions]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol adverse reactions|Adverse Reactions]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol drug interactions|Drug Interactions]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol use in specific populations|Use in Specific Populations]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol overdosage|Overdosage]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol description|Description]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol clinical pharmacology|Clinical Pharmacology]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol nonclinical toxicology|Nonclinical Toxicology]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol how supplied storage and handling|How Supplied/Storage and Handling]]'''
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| '''| [[Carteolol patient counseling information|Patient Counseling Information]]'''
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| ==Mechanism of Action==
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| Ocupress (carteolol HCl) reduces normal and elevated [[intraocular pressure]] ([[IOP]]) whether or not accompanied by [[glaucoma]]. The exact mechanism of the ocular hypotensive effect of beta-blockers has not been definitely demonstrated.<BR>
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| In general, beta-adrenergic blockers reduce [[cardiac output]] in patients in good and poor cardiovascular health. In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-blockers may inhibit the sympathetic stimulation necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function. Beta-adrenergic blockers may also increase airway resistance in the bronchi and bronchioles due to unopposed parasympathetic activity.
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| ==References==
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| [[Category:Beta blockers]]
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| [[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]]
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