What is this medication for?
Levobunolol eye drops are used to decrease eye pressure, most often in patients
with glaucoma. This medication is part of a family of medications called
beta-blockers. They work by reducing the production of fluid in the eye.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those
listed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all
of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor
or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do
not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms
as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their
doctor has not prescribed it. Do not stop taking this medication without
consulting your doctor.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Akbeta® by Akorn is available as:
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended starting dose of levobunolol eye drops is 1 to 2 drops
of levobunolol 0.5% solution once daily in the affected eye(s). The usual dose
of levobunolol 0.25% solution is 1 to 2 drops twice daily. The
dose may be increased to 1 drop of levobunolol 0.5% twice a day if necessary.
Doses greater than this have not been found to be any more effective.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you the correct way to instill the eye
drops. This medication is for use in the eye only. Do not touch the dropper
tip to any surface, since this may contaminate the solution.
It is important that this medication be instilled exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible and continue with
your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Store this medication between 59°F to 77°F
and keep it out of the reach of children. Protect the medication
from light and excessive heat.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Levobunolol should not be used by anyone who:
- is allergic to levobunolol or any of the ingredients of the medication
- has asthma or a history of asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (e.g., chronic bronchitis or emphysema)
- has certain abnormal heart rhythms or low heart rate
- has severe heart damage
- has overt heart failure
