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Eye Drops

- Summary
- About eye drops
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Brad Oren, M.D.

Drug or other interactions with eye drops

Patients should consult their physician before taking any additional prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements or herbal medications. Drugs that may adversely interact with eye drops include:

  • Aspirin

  • Ketoconazole (used to treat skin infections)

  • Itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections of the lungs, blood, and toenails)

  • Erythromycin (antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections)

  • Isoproterenol (used to treat asthma and other respiratory disorders)

  • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (an antidepressant)

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Review Date: 07-03-2007

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