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Generic name: |
bimatoprost |
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Concentration: |
0.03% |
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Mechanism of action: |
This prostaglandin analog enhances aqueous humor outflow through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral routes, thus lowering the pressure in the eye. |
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Indications: |
Treatment of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
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Dosage: |
Instill one drop of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution into the affected eye(s) once daily--preferably in the evening. |
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Use with caution in patients with/during: |
- Renal or hepatic impairment.
- Aphakic patients, pseudophakic patients with torn posterior lens capsule, and patients with known risk factors for macular edema.
- Ocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis)
- Pregnancy or breast feeding.
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Side effects: |
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Eyelash growth and darkening
- Ocular itching or dryness
- Visual disturbance
- Foreigh body sensation
- Increased ocular pigmentaion
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Superficial keratitis
- Photophobia
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Headache
- Abnormal liver function test
- Asthenopia
- Hirsutism
- Eyelid erythema
- Ocular irritation
- Eye discharge
- Tearing
- Increase iris pigmentation
- Conjunctival edema
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