Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5% and Neptazane

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

Chloramphenicol belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. This medicine may be given alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for eye infections.

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: methazolamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Neptazane, Glauctabs, MZM

Neptazane reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Neptazane is used to lower pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in people with certain types of glaucoma.

Neptazane is also used as a diuretic ("water pill") in people with congestive heart failure, to reduce the build-up of fluid in the body. This build-up is called edema.

Neptazane is also used to treat certain types of seizures, and to treat or prevent altitude sickness.

Neptazane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.