AKBETA

Who is AKBeta for ?

Levobunolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Levobunolol decreases the pressure in the eye. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking AKBeta ?

Before using levobunolol eyedrops,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to levobunolol, other beta blockers, sulfites, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other eye medications, beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), or timolol (Blocadren); quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs); verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had thyroid, heart, or lung disease; congestive heart failure; or diabetes.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using levobunolol, call your doctor immediately.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using levobunolol.
• if you are using another eyedrop medication, use the eye medications at least 10 minutes apart.

AKBeta Side Effects

Although side effects from levobunolol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• eye stinging or burning
• discomfort, redness, or itching of the eye
• swelling of the eyelids
• decreased vision

• difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• slow or irregular heartbeat
• faintness
• swelling of the feet and legs
• sudden weight gain