Bimat Eye Drops 3ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Bimatoprost 0.3 mg
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONBIMAT contains Bimatoprost which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-glaucoma preparations. It is used to manage glaucoma. Glaucoma is group of eye condition that damages the optic nerve (nerves which are responsible for proper vision). It is characterized by increased pressure within the eyes. It is caused due to impaired secretion or drainage of fluids (aqueous humour) within the eyes. Bimatoprost improves the drainage of the accumulated fluids (aqueous humour) from the eye. As a result, it helps in reducing the elevated pressure within the eye. Prior to the management, your doctor would take certain eye tests to understand your existing condition. Before using BIMAT, inform your doctor if you had undergone any surgery in your eyes (such as cataract) as a precaution. You must also inform your doctor if you have infections in your eye or any underlying heart conditions (such as low blood pressure or low heart rate). During management with BIMAT, you may experience certain changes in your eye such as sunken eyes, eyelid drooping, skin tightening around the eyes, sudden growth in eyelashes or darkness around the eyes or in the iris. These
Uses
OF BIMAT Manages glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
How It Works
BIMAT effectively reduces pressure within the eyes, where bimatoprost acts by increasing the drainage of the fluids (aqueous humour) accumulated within the eye. This reduces strain on the eyes and therefore reduces the elevated intraocular pressure.
Directions for Use
Use BIMAT as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands before use. Instil few drops of BIMAT into the affected eye. Close your eyes and press the corner of your eye with your finger for a minute. Do not touch the tip of the dropper with your eye or other body surface to avoid contamination. Apply applying BIMAT, leave a time gap of at least 5 minutes before applying other eye drops or ointment. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying BIMAT and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using BIMAT without consulting your doctor, as the pressure within the eye may raise once again.
Side Effects
BIMAT Manages glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) HOW BIMAT WORKSBIMAT effectively reduces pressure within the eyes, where bimatoprost acts by increasing the drainage of the fluids (aqueous humour) accumulated within the eye. This reduces strain on the eyes and therefore reduces the elevated intraocular pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USEUse BIMAT as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands before use. Instil few drops of BIMAT into the affected eye. Close your eyes and press the corner of your eye with your finger for a minute. Do not touch the tip of the dropper with your eye or other body surface to avoid contamination. Apply applying BIMAT, leave a time gap of at least 5 minutes before applying other eye drops or ointment. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying BIMAT and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using BIMAT without consulting your doctor, as the pressure within the eye may raise once again. SIDE EFFECTS OF BIMATCOMMON eye redness changes in and around the eyes (such as deepening of your eyelid crease, sunken eye, drooping eyelids, tightening of the skin around your eye, and the lower white part of your eye become more visible) small breaks in the eye surface, with or without inflammation eye irritation, itching or pain a feeling that something got in your eye longer eyelashes darker skin colour around the eye dry eye UNCOMMON tired eyes sensitivity to light darker colour of the iris crusting on the eyelid edge itching and swelling of eyelids increased tear production blurry vision loss of eyelashes
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBefore using BIMAT, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. BREASTFEEDINGBIMAT is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience blurred vision or any other visual disturbances after using BIMAT. KIDNEYBIMAT should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. LIVERBIMAT should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. ALLERGYDo not use BIMAT if you are allergic to Bimatoprost. LUNGSBIMAT should be used with caution in patients with breathing problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. HEART DISEASEBIMAT should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as low blood pressure or low heart rate). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. OTHERSBefore using BIMAT, inform your doctor if you: had a cataract surgery in the past have dry eye have or had any problems with your cornea (front transparent part of the eye) wear contact lenses had a viral infection or any other type of inflammation of the eye Use in pediatrics: BIMAT is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. Use in geriatrics: BIMAT should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interaction: Before using BIMAT, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicines. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally used more BIMAT, rinse it off with water. If irritation persists, consult your doctor for advice. SYNOPSIS Drug : Bimatoprost Pharmacological Category : Prostaglandin analogue Therapeutic Indication : Glaucoma Dosage Forms : Eye drops, Solution, Ophthalmic suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep BIMAT away from children Store BIMAT below 25°C