BIMATOPROST TIMOLOL MALEATE

Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate is a combination drug that is composed of bimatoprost and timolol maleate.

Bimatoprost can decrease pressure within the eye that results from glaucoma of the open-angle type, or other eye diseases such as eye hypertension. Bringing down increased pressure within the eye can help prevent visual loss. This medicine maintain normal eye pressure by improving blood flow within the eyes.

Timolol is utilized to treat hypertension. Bringing down high blood pressure prevents the occurence of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medicine belongs to a class of medications known as beta blockers.

Uses

Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate is used to treat the following conditions:

Glaucoma (open-angle type)
Other eye diseases, such as ocular hypertension

Warning

Do not give Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate to people with the following conditions:

Certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block)
Severe heart failure
Breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema)
Hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
Closed-angle glaucoma, or inflammatory or neovascular glaucoma
Active intraocular inflammation, such as iritisor uveitis

Side Effects

Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate may have the following side effects:

Tiredness
Slow heartbeat
Dizziness
Ocular pruritus
Swelling
Irritation and burning sensation
Conjunctival hyperaemia
Dry eye symptoms
Blurred vision
Periorbital erythema
Increased lacrimation
Hypertension
Abnormal liver function tests

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Active inflammationin the eyes (example uveitis)
Aphakic patient
Pseudophakic patient with torn posterior lens capsule
Risk factor for macular oedema
History of herpes simplex, or uveitis/iritis
Pregnancy
Lactation
Treated stable heart failure
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Oeractive thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism)
Serious allergic reactions including those needing treatment with epinephrine
Blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud’s disease, peripheral vascular disease)
Mental/mood disorders (such as depression)
Acertain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis)

Interactions

Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate may interact with the following medicines:

Latanoprost
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Fingolimod
Drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove timolol from thebody (such as quinidine, SSRI antidepressants such as fluoxetine)

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Bimatoprost Timolol Maleate more than usual dosage, seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Ganfort