Dorzolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Sold as COSOPT · DUOKOPT · APO-DORZO-TIMOP · COSOPT PRESERVATIVE-FREE
- Drug class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Ophthalmic
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 112
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Dorzolamide is a medication classified as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor [1]. It is approved for treating elevated intraocular pressure in individuals diagnosed with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names [N].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 88 | May 15, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 20 | October 16, 2025 |
| US United States | FDA | 4 | January 9, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
88 products
Uses
Indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or pseudoexfoliative glaucoma when topical beta-blocker monotherapy is not sufficient.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
20 products
Uses
COSOPT® (dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate) and COSOPT® preservative-free (without benzalkonium chloride as the preservative) are indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with: • ocular hypertension • open-angle glaucoma when concomitant therapy is appropriate.
COSOPT preservative-free is indicated in patients who may be sensitive to a preservative, or for whom the use of a preservative-free formulation is otherwise advisable. For details please also refer to the 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section as well as to the 14 CLINICAL TRIALS section.
1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, an indication for pediatric use has not been authorized. 4 Geriatrics).
USUnited States· FDA
4 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
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How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL018830358 · revised January 24, 2025
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02240113 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]FDA DailyMed · 0246463c-6c24-46… · revised January 9, 2026 [PDF]
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