It is used to treat raised pressure inside the eye.
bimatoprost
This medicine is indicated as monotherapy or as an adjunct to beta blockers in chronic open angle glaucoma (painless condition due to damage of optic nerve, affecting the vision) or ocular hypertension (raised pressure inside the eye).
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with macular swelling (fluid buildup at the back of the eye), iritis (inflammation of iris, the coloured part of eye), uveitis (inflammation of eye), abnormal liver function tests, allergic to prostaglandins and in patients with absent eye lens.
Side effects
Patients using this medicine may experience darkening and growth of eyelashes, conjunctival hyperaemia (redness due dilation of vessels of conjunctiva), ocular pruritus (itchy eyes), pain, irritation, iris (coloured part of eye) discolouration, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea, a transparent covering on upper surface of eye), visual disturbance, headache, raised liver enzymes, hypertension (raised blood pressure) and conjunctival edema (swelling of the tissue that lines the conjunctiva).
Expert Advice
- Wash hands thoroughly before use.
- Remove contact lenses before use. Wait for 15 minutes before reinserting the contact lenses.
- Avoid touching the applicator with your eyes.
- Do not share your medicine with anyone.
- Wait for 5 minutes before instilling other medicine.
- Contact your doctor if there is eye infection, swelling of eyes, itching, changes in vision and if there is worsening of condition.
FAQs
What is bimatoprost used for?
How long does it take to see the results from bimatoprost?
It usually takes months to see the results after use of bimatoprost.
What are the side effects of bimatoprost?
Eyelash growth, darkening of eyelids, dry eye, eye irritation, itching etc are some of its side effects.
Can I use this medicine twice a day?
Apply this medicine usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor.
When should this medicine be taken?
it is recommended to apply a dose of drop in the evening.
Medicines containing bimatoprost
Rs.1995
