Patient Assistance & Copay Programs for Cosopt PF Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and provide free or discounted medicines and copay programs to low income or uninsured and under-insured people who meet specific guidelines. Eligibility requirements vary for each program.
What is the Cosopt PF patient savings card?
Cosopt PF Patient Savings Card: Eligible patients pay as little as $20 with a savings of $65 per prescription; offer valid for 36 fills; for more information contact the program at 877-505-6985.
How do I apply for Cosopt PF patient assistance?
NiceRx makes it as easy as possible for you to apply for the Cosopt PF patient assistance program. Begin the process by completing our enrollment application. It’s important to tell us about all medications you’re taking, including Cosopt PF, as well as provide details about your healthcare provider, insurance, and your household income.
How much does Cosopt PF cost without insurance?
Cosopt PF prices without insurance will vary depending on where you purchase it. You will always pay a flat monthly fee of $49 per month with NiceRx. *Qualifying persons may obtain medications directly from patient assistance programs without any out-of-pocket cost (or for less than $49 per medication).
What is Cosopt PF®?
What is Cosopt PF®. Dorzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Timolol ophthalmic is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye. Cosopt® is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Is cosopt PF covered by Medicare?
No. In general, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) do not cover this drug.
How much does COSOPT cost without insurance?
The generic version of Cosopt is dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution. The average retail price of Cosopt is around $251.47 for 1, 10ML of 22.3-6.8MG/ML Solution of Cosopt.
Is there a generic for cosopt PF?
About Cosopt PF Cosopt PF (dorzolamide hydrochloride/timolol maleate ) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma. Cosopt PF is less popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative for Cosopt PF.
What is cosopt PF?
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.
What is the price of cosopt PF?
Cosopt PF® | Brand Medication Price: $60.
Which glaucoma eye drops are preservative free?
Three topical glaucoma medications completely free of preservatives are available in the United States: Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution 0.0015%; Akorn), Cosopt PF (dorzolamide-timolol ophthalmic solution 2%/0.5%; Akorn), and Timoptic in Ocudose (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 0.25% and 0.5%; Valeant ...
What is the safest eye drop for glaucoma?
Next came apraclonidine, brand name Iopidine, marketed by Alcon. I did much of the clinical work on apraclonidine, a relatively selective alpha-2 agonist. It is probably the safest drug we have seen so far in the therapy of glaucoma.
Is there an alternative to eye drops for glaucoma?
Durysta is a new injectable form of Bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma. It is the first dissolvable, sustained-release implant that continuously delivers Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog, within the eye that helps reduce and maintain healthy eye pressure levels.
Why do you have to take glaucoma drops at night?
Tariq Ayoub recommends taking prostaglandin glaucoma eye drops at night because they can give you red, sore eyes and a gritty feeling, which will not affect you while you sleep.
How long should I use COSOPT?
COSOPT should be used no longer than 28 days after first opening the container. This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
How long does timolol eye drops stay in your system?
If timolol is discontinued before filtration surgery, its effects will remain for 2 to 4 weeks.
How is cosopt PF supplied?
COSOPT PF is supplied in a foil pouch containing 15 low density polyethylene 0.2 mL single-use containers. NDC 17478-604-30, package of 60 single-use vials. NDC 17478-604-90, package of 180 single-use vials.
Do you need a prescription for Cosopt?
Cosopt is a prescription eye drop solution used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension when a beta-blocking medicine alone does not work to control the eye pressure. It is not known if Cosopt is safe and effective in children 2 years of age and younger.
What are the side effects of Cosopt eye drops?
Temporary blurred vision, temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, feeling as if something is in the eye, sensitivity of eyes to light, strange taste in the mouth, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What is the cost of Alphagan eye drops?
Alphagan P is used to treat ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. The generic version of Alphagan P is brimonidine ophthalmic. On average Alphagan P is priced at about $235.80 for 1, 5ML of 0.1% Solution of Alphagan P.
Is Cosopt preservative free?
COSOPT-Preservative Free does not contain any preservatives. Therefore, if you keep the remaining solution for your next dose, there is a risk that it may be contaminated with germs and cause an eye infection.
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
This product contains two drugs used to treat increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma).
How To Use
To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed, generally twice daily. Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
Side Effects
Taste disturbance, dizziness, nausea, headache or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: eye pain/redness/discomfort, vision problems.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, lung disease, liver problems, kidney problems, heart disease, major surgery, diabetes, thyroid problems (thyrotoxicosis). Contact lenses should be removed before using this product. They may be reinserted after 15 minutes.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: other "carbonic anhydrase inhibitors" such as acetazolamide, salicylate drugs (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), beta-blockers such as propranolol, "calcium blockers" such as verapamil or diltiazem, reserpine, digoxin, quinidine, epinephrine.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, wheezing, and coughing.
How to get free samples of cosopt PF?
Cosopt PF FREE Samples: Your healthcare provider may request free samples of Cosopt PF by completing the online form; for additional information contact the program at 800-932-5676.
How much does cosopt cost?
The cost for Cosopt ophthalmic solution (2.23%-0.68%) is around $217 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
What is cosopt used for?
Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol ophthalmic) is a member of the ophthalmic glaucoma agents drug class and is commonly used for Glaucoma - Open Angle, and Intraocular Hypertension.
How much does a free drug card save?
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How much does cosopt PF cost?
Are you unable to afford the cost of your Cosopt PF medication? Through NiceRx, you may be able to get Cosopt PF for just $49 per month.* NiceRx works with your healthcare provider to help you enroll in the Cosopt PF patient assistance program. We’ll handle the full application process, providing you with access to affordable Cosopt PF without any hassle and stress.
Can you get cosopt PF without paying?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you could receive your Cosopt PF without paying the full retail price. Every Cosopt PF assistance program application is reviewed individually by us. The factors considered by most programs are:
Can NiceRx help me get Cosopt PF if I have insurance?
When your insurance company won’t pay for your Cosopt PF medication, or if you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility, NiceRx may be able to help. We may also be able to assist if you don’t have insurance.
Does NiceRx provide Cosopt PF coupons?
NiceRx is a service provider that helps eligible individuals access the Cosopt PF patient assistance program. We do not provide Cosopt PF coupons or Cosopt PF discount cards We also don’t offer printable Cosopt PF manufacturer coupons, Cosopt PF discounts, rebates, Cosopt PF savings cards, trial offers, or free Cosopt PF samples. When obtaining your Cosopt PF medication through NiceRx, your total cost for the medication will always be $49 per month, which is likely cheaper than coupons or other offers.
What is cosopt PF used for?
Cosopt PF is used to lower the pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, when their eye pressure is too high and beta-adrenergic blocker medicines alone have not adequately lowered the pressure.
Who owns Cosopt?
The COSOPT trademark is owned by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. and is used under license.
What is the pH of cosopt PF?
The pH of the solution is approximately 5.65, and the osmolarity is 242-323 mOsM.
How many times a day can you take Cosopt?
The dose is one drop of Cosopt PF in the affected eye (s) two times daily.
What are the adverse reactions to cosopt?
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: bradycardia, cardiac failure, cerebral vascular accident, chest pain, choroidal detachment following filtration surgery, depression, diarrhea, dry mouth, dyspnea, heart block, hypotension, iridocyclitis, myocardial infarction, nasal congestion, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, paresthesia, photophobia, respiratory failure, skin rashes, urolithiasis, and vomiting.
Is Cosopt PF absorbed systemically?
Cosopt PF contains timolol maleate, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent; and although administered topically, is absorbed systemically. Therefore, the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to systemic administration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may occur with topical administration.
How many vials are in a NDC 17478-604-30?
NDC 17478-604-30, package of 60 single-use vials.
Important Note
- The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. TIMOLOL - DORZOLAMIDE...
How to Use
- To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed, generally twice daily. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye an…
Side Effects
- Taste disturbance, dizziness, nausea, headache or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: eye pain/redness/discomfort, vision problems. Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, unusually slow or irregular pulse, mental/mood changes, cold/painful hands or feet, yellowing eyes or skin, fever, persistent sore t…
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, lung disease, liver problems, kidney problems, heart disease, major surgery, diabetes, thyroid problems (thyrotoxicosis). Contact lenses should be removed before using this product. They may be reinserted after 15 minutes. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly as this group may be more sensitive to si…
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: other "carbonic anhydrase inhibitors" such as acetazolamide, salicylate drugs (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), beta-blockers such as propranolol, "calcium blockers" such as verapamil or diltiazem, reserpine, digoxin, quinidine, epinephrine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist a…
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, wheezing, and coughing.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Indications and Usage For Cosopt PF
Cosopt PF Dosage and Administration
- The dose is one drop of Cosopt PF in the affected eye(s) two times daily. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart [see Drug Interactions (7.3)]. The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the ind…
Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Solution containing 20 mg/mL dorzolamide (22.26 mg of dorzolamide hydrochloride) and 5 mg/mL timolol (6.83 mg timolol maleate).
Contraindications
- Asthma, COPD
Cosopt PF is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. - Sinus Bradycardia, AV Block, Cardiac Failure, Cardiogenic Shock
Cosopt PF is contraindicated in patients with sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, and cardiogenic shock [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Warnings and Precautions
- Potentiation of Respiratory Reactions Including Asthma
Cosopt PF contains timolol maleate, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent; and although administered topically, is absorbed systemically. Therefore, the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to systemic administration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may occur with topic… - Cardiac Failure
Sympathetic stimulation may be essential for support of the circulation in individuals with diminished myocardial contractility, and its inhibition by beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may precipitate more severe failure. In patients without a history of cardiac failure continued depress…
Adverse Reactions
- Clinical Studies Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. COSOPT and Cosopt PF COSOP… - Post-Marketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of COSOPT or Cosopt PF. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to dr…
Drug Interactions
- Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
There is a potential for an additive effect on the known systemic effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibition in patients receiving an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and Cosopt PF. The concomitant administration of Cosopt PF and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is not recomm… - High-Dose Salicylate Therapy
Although acid-base and electrolyte disturbances were not reported in the clinical trials with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, these disturbances have been reported with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and have, in some instances, resulted in drug interactions (e.g., to…
Use in Specific Populations
- Pregnancy
Teratogenic Effects. Pregnancy Category C. Developmental toxicity studies with dorzolamide hydrochloride in rabbits at oral doses of ≥2.5 mg/kg/day (31 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose) revealed malformations of the vertebral bodies. These malformations occurre… - Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether dorzolamide is excreted in human milk. Timolol maleate has been detected in human milk following oral and ophthalmic drug administration. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from Cosopt PF in nursing infants, a decision should be …
Overdosage
- Symptoms consistent with systemic administration of beta-blockers or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may occur, including electrolyte imbalance, development of an acidotic state, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, bradycardia, bronchospasm, cardiac arrest and possible central nervous system effects. Serum electrolyte levels (particularly potassium) and blood pH levels sh…
Cosopt PF Description
- Cosopt PF (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is the combination of a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a topical beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is described chemically as: (4S-trans)-4-(ethylamino)-5,6-dihydro-6-methyl-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide monohydrochloride. Dorzolamide hy…