Bimaprost 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
Bimaprost 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 Bimaprost 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
Bimaprost may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Bimaprost 0.03% Eye Drop
Introduction
Bimaprost 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 ... Show more
Uses of Bimaprost
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Bimaprost
Common
Conjunctival hyperemia
Eye itching
How to use Bimaprost
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 Bimaprost works
Bimaprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Bimaprost?
If you miss a dose of Bimaprost, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Bimaprost 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).
Bimaprost 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 Bimaprost.
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 0.03% soln: Instill 1 drop once nightly.
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue with ocular hypotensive action. It is postulated to lower intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous h ... Show more
Precaution
May increase pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue and eyelashes. Active intraocular inflammation. Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Conjunctival hyperemia (25-45%),Growth of eyelashes (15-45%),Ocular pruritus (15-45%)
1-10%
Ocular dryness (3-10%),Visual disturbance (3-10% ... Show more
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