- Brand Name : Rhopressa
- Drug Class : Netarsudil ophthalmic
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Netarsudil ophthalmic and How Does It Work?
Netarsudil ophthalmic is a prescription medication used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Netarsudil ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Rhopressa
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Netarsudil ophthalmic?
Common side effects of Netarsudil ophthalmic include:
- Eye redness, and
- Eye pain after using the drops
Serious side effects of Netarsudil ophthalmic include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Eye swelling,
- Redness of the eye,
- Severe discomfort in the eye,
- Crusting or drainage from the eye,
- Red, swollen, or itchy eyelids,
- Vision changes, and
- Severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medicine
Rare side effects of Netarsudil ophthalmic include:
- None
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.