Dorzolamide Hydrochloride

Dorzolamide hydrochloride is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop used to treat high eye pressure (intraocular pressure) from glaucoma or ocular hypertension, working by reducing fluid (aqueous humor) production in the eye to prevent vision loss. It's applied as one drop in the affected eye(s) two to three times daily, often with common side effects like a bitter taste, burning, or stinging. It's available as a brand name (like Trusopt) or generic, sometimes combined with timolol (Cosopt