Betaxolol Hydrochloride eent and Fomivirsen Intraocular

• Generic Name: betaxolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betoptic S, Betoptic

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Used alone or in conjunction wth a topical miotic (e.g., pilocarpine), topical dipivefrin, topical epinephrine, and/or a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

May be used safely in selected patients with reactive airway disease (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD). (See Respiratory Effects under Cautions.)

• Generic Name: fomivirsen ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Fomivirsen is an antiviral medicine that is injected into the eye (intravitreal). It is used to treat a serious condition called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in persons who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Fomivirsen will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse.

Fomivirsen is available only with your doctor's prescription.