Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep

Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood. Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. The most common side effects of this medicine include conjunctival hyperemia and eye itching. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short term side effect. Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

• Glaucoma • Ocular hypertension

Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue with ocular hypotensive action. It is postulated to lower intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous humor through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral routes.

Adult Dose: Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 0.03% soln: Instill 1 drop once nightly.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

If you miss a dose of Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Conjunctival hyperemia • Eye itching

[UNSAFE] Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s). Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent. Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Known hypersensitivity.

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. To reduce the amount of Bimatoprost 0.03% Eye prep that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established