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Indications & Uses
ABpres is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate eye drops combine two active ingredients that work together to lower eye pressure. Brimonidine Tartrate is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist with a dual mode of action: it reduces the production of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye) and also increases uveoscleral outflow, the drainage pathway that is not dependent on pressure. Timolol Maleate is a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) by reducing aqueous humor production; it lacks significant intrinsic sympathomimetic, direct myocardial depressant, or local anesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) activity. Because the two drugs act through complementary mechanisms, the combination takes effect quickly, with the greatest reduction in eye pressure typically seen within two hours of use.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Side Effects
The most commonly reported side effects with this eye drop are an allergic-type reaction in the eye, small bumps forming on the inner eyelid (follicles), redness of the eye, itching, and a burning or stinging feeling after application.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Like other eye drops applied topically, this medicine can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Because it contains Timolol, it may cause the same kinds of heart- and lung-related side effects associated with beta-blocker medicines taken systemically. It should be used with caution in patients who have severe, unstable, or poorly controlled heart or lung conditions.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in anyone who is hypersensitive to any ingredient in this product. It should also not be used in patients with bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinus bradycardia, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, overt heart failure, or cardiogenic shock.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: There haven't been enough well-controlled studies looking at this combination's safety in pregnant women. It should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the unborn baby. Timolol does pass into breast milk, though it isn't yet known whether Brimonidine Tartrate does too. Given this, a decision should be made about whether to stop breastfeeding or stop the medicine, weighing how important the treatment is for the mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Use in children: Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate has not been shown to be safe or effective in children below the age of 2 years.
Use in elderly patients: Doctors have seen no overall difference in safety or effectiveness between elderly patients and other adult patients.
Storage
Keep the Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate bottle in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't use it for longer than 30 days after you first open the bottle. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about ABpres 200 mg
What is ABpres 200 mg Eye Drops?
ABpres 200 mg Eye Drops is a medicine that contains Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate. It is made by Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Drugs for miotics and glaucoma group of medicines.
What is ABpres used for?
ABpres is used for: Hypertension, Glaucoma.
What are the side effects of ABpres?
The most commonly reported side effects with this eye drop are an allergic-type reaction in the eye, small bumps forming on the inner eyelid (follicles), redness of the eye, itching, and a burning or stinging feeling after application.
Can I take ABpres during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: There haven't been enough well-controlled studies looking at this combination's safety in pregnant women. It should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store ABpres?
Keep the Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate bottle in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't use it for longer than 30 days after you first open the bottle.
Do I need a prescription for ABpres?
ABpres is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.