Levobunolol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Levobunolol is a beta-blocker eye drop for glaucoma. It is a prescription medicine used for glaucoma and high eye pressure. In Pakistan it is available as drops, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Levobunolol works

Levobunolol is a beta-blocker that reduces the amount of watery fluid (aqueous humour) produced inside the eye. With less fluid being made, the pressure in the eye falls. A small amount can be absorbed into the bloodstream, which is why it can sometimes affect the heart and lungs.

What is Levobunolol used for?

• Glaucoma and high eye pressure

Levobunolol eye drops are used to lower raised pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high eye pressure without nerve damage yet). Keeping eye pressure under control helps protect the optic nerve and reduces the risk of gradual, permanent sight loss. The drops do not reverse vision that has already been lost, so they are used long term to prevent further damage.

Side effects of Levobunolol

Levobunolol is usually well tolerated, although some people notice:

• Stinging or burning when the drops go in
• Eye redness or irritation
• Dry eyes
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Headache

Get medical help promptly if you develop wheezing or breathlessness, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, fainting, or a painful red eye with swelling or discharge.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or other breathing problems, as beta-blocker eye drops can trigger wheezing and are usually avoided in asthma.
• Let your doctor know about heart problems such as a slow heartbeat, heart block or heart failure, and about diabetes, as it can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Mention any beta-blocker or heart-rate medicines you already take by mouth, such as atenolol, propranolol, verapamil or diltiazem.
• After putting in the drops, close your eye and press gently on the inner corner for about a minute to reduce how much reaches the rest of the body.
• Glaucoma often causes no symptoms, so keep using the drops as prescribed and attend regular eye pressure checks. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss it with your doctor first.

Frequently asked questions about Levobunolol

What is the price of Levobunolol in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Levobunolol products currently in stock range from Rs 120 to Rs 338 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Levoptic Eye Drop 5ml at Rs 120. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Levobunolol are available in Pakistan?

Levobunolol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Betabar (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Voben (Remington Pharmaceuticals Industries), Levoptic (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Betagan (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Levobunolol?

Yes. Levobunolol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Levobunolol be used during pregnancy?

Glaucoma often causes no symptoms, so keep using the drops as prescribed and attend regular eye pressure checks. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss it with your doctor first.

Are all Levobunolol brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Levobunolol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Levobunolol brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Levobunolol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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