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Can Dorzolamide Be Given Safely To A Patient With Sickle Cell Traits?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jun 2018
Question: Can dordolamide drug be given safely to a patient with sickle cell traits?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is not known to have any effect

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Dorzolamide is a topical eye drop used for glaucoma, it inhibits the action of a particular substance involved in making a fluid in the eye.

It is not known to have any effect on patients with the sickle cell trait or with full blown sickle cell disease.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James

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Can Dorzolamide Be Given Safely To A Patient With Sickle Cell Traits?

Brief Answer: it is not known to have any effect Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Dorzolamide is a topical eye drop used for glaucoma, it inhibits the action of a particular substance involved in making a fluid in the eye. It is not known to have any effect on patients with the sickle cell trait or with full blown sickle cell disease. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions