Locular Plus 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
Locular Plus 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 Locular Plus 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.
UNSAFE
Locular Plus may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Locular Plus may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Locular Plus 0.2%+0.5% Eye Drop
Introduction
Locular Plus is a prescription that is used for the treatment of pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.
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Uses of Locular Plus
Ocular hypertension
Glaucoma
Side effects of Locular Plus
Common
Itching
Stinging sensation
Foreign body sensation
Burning sensation in eye
Eye redness
Blurred vision
Tiredness
Drowsiness
Headache
Dryness in mouth
How to use Locular Plus
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 in ... Show more
How Locular Plus works
Locular Plus is a combination of two medicines: Timolol and Brimonidine. Timolol is a beta blocker while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye ... Show more
Quick Tips
Locular Plus is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back ... Show more
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth: Instill 1 drop 2 times/day approximately 12 hours apart.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving MAO inhibitor therapy.
Mode of Action
Brimonidine is an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist which works to reduce aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral flow.
Timolol is a non-selec ... Show more
Precaution
Patients wearing soft contact lenses should wait for at least 15 min after instilling brimonidine tartrate before inserting soft contact lenses. Renal ... Show more
Side Effect
5-15%
Allergic conjunctivitis,Conjunctival folliculosis,Conjunctival hyperemia,Eye pruritus,Ocular burning,Stinging
1-5%
Asthenia,Blepharitis,Cor ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: use caution
Interaction
Brimonidine Tartrate: Possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives or anaesth ... Show more
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