Bimat

Drug Name:

Bimotoprost 0.03% Eye Drops

Category:

International Brand: Lumigan

Lumigan

Details

Bimotoprost 0.03% eye drops is an ophthalmic solution available with brand names Lumigan 0.03% eye drops (international) and Bimat 0.03% eye drops (national).

Uses:

Being an antiglaucoma eye drop, various uses of Lumigan 0.03% eye drops are:

  • For reducing the pressure in the eyes of the patients who suffer from glaucoma.
  • To maintain the flow of fluid in the eyes.
  • For treating other eye disorders such as ocular hypertension.

 

Dosage:

Patients are recommended to put one drop of Bimat 0.03% eye drops once daily in the affected eye. The result is seen after 4 hours of first administration.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Bimat 0.03% eye drops varies from being minor to major.

  • Burning, irritation and redness in the eyes.
  • Increased light sensitivity
  • Dry/ watery eyes
  • Colour change of the iris
  • Changes in vision
  • Pain in eyes
  • Allergies such as rash, itching
  • Changes in eyelash
  • Uveitis
  • Macular edema

 

Precautions and measures:

Side effects caused by Bimotoprost 0.03% eye drops are not seen in every individual. Some people do not even experience any of them. But it is important to take precautionary measures to avoid any further damage to the patients.

  • Inform your doctor if you are suffering or have history of any eye problem as the drop may elevate the symptoms making your condition worse.
  • Wash your hands properly to avoid any contamination.
  • If you wear contact lenses, remove lenses before applying eye drops.
  • Inform your doctor about your pregnancy.
  • Do not drive or operate heavy machines as Bimat 0.03% eye drops may result into unstable vision.
  • Do not rub your eyes before and after the usage of eye drop.
  • Inform your doctor if you had an eye surgery.
  • Inform your doctor if you are lactating as it is not well known that whether the drug passes to the baby through breast milk or not.
  • The eye drop should be used only in the affected eye and do not stop using it unless your doctor advice to do so as this may lead to increased pressure in the eyes.

 

Benefits:

Various benefits of Bimotoprost 0.03% eye drops are:

  • It increases the fluid flow from the eyes to the blood.
  • Lowers the pressure in the eyes.
  • Effective in treating glaucoma.
  • Easy to store.

 

Storage:

Storage conditions of Bimotoprost 0.03% eye drops are:

  • Store at 2-8 degree centigrade.
  • Do not freeze it.

Do not use if expired.