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Bimaprost is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Bimatoprost is a man-made prostamide-type compound with strong pressure-lowering activity in the eye. It works by copying the action of a substance the body produces naturally, called prostamide. In humans, it is thought to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) by helping aqueous humor drain more easily, through both the trabecular meshwork and the uveoscleral pathway.
Timolol Maleate, the other component, is a non-selective beta-blocker. It does not show notable intrinsic sympathomimetic effects, does not significantly weaken heart muscle contraction, and does not act as a local anaesthetic (it does not stabilize cell membranes). Timolol is understood to lower eye pressure by reducing the amount of aqueous humor the eye produces.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye or eyes once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. It should be used at the same time each day.
Side Effects
In clinical studies, the combination of Bimaprost and Timolol did not cause any adverse drug reactions (ADR's) of its own. The ADR's seen were only those already known for Bimaprost and for Timolol separately. Most of them were mild, and none were serious. They included conjunctival hyperaemia, eye pruritus, burning sensation, foreign body sensation in the eye, erythema of eyelid, eye pain, photophobia, eye irritation, eyelid oedema, increased lacrimation and growth of eyelashes.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution is advised when treating patients who have severe, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. Anyone with a history of serious heart disease should be monitored for signs of cardiac failure, with their pulse checked periodically. Patients with active inflammation inside the eye or with corneal disease should also be treated cautiously.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in anyone who is hypersensitive to any ingredient in this medicine. It should also be avoided in people with bronchospasm, bronchial asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as those with sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, sino-atrial block, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, overt heart failure, or cardiogenic shock.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Bimatoprost hasn't been thoroughly studied in pregnant women through well-controlled research, so it should be avoided during pregnancy unless there's a clear medical need for it. Similarly, it isn't known whether Bimatoprost passes into breast milk or what effect this exposure might have on a nursing infant. However, Timolol does pass into human milk and could potentially cause adverse effects in breastfed babies. For this reason, breastfeeding mothers should not use Bimatoprost.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Bimatoprost away from light and damp places, and store it below 30°C. Keep it out of reach of children.
Take care not to contaminate the dropper tip and the solution. Don't let the dropper tip of the bottle touch the eyelids, the skin around the eyes, your fingers or any other surface. Close the bottle tightly when you're not using it. Don't use the medicine after 4 weeks from the day you first opened it.
Common questions about Bimaprost 0.03%
What is Bimaprost 0.03% Ophthalmic Solution?
Bimaprost 0.03% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Bimatoprost. It is made by Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC. It belongs to the Drugs for miotics and glaucoma group of medicines.
What is Bimaprost used for?
Bimaprost is used for: Hypertension, Glaucoma.
What are the side effects of Bimaprost?
In clinical studies, the combination of Bimaprost and Timolol did not cause any adverse drug reactions (ADR's) of its own. The ADR's seen were only those already known for Bimaprost and for Timolol separately.
Can I take Bimaprost during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Bimatoprost hasn't been thoroughly studied in pregnant women through well-controlled research, so it should be avoided during pregnancy unless there's a clear medical need for it. Similarly, it isn't known whether Bimatoprost passes into breast milk or what effect this exposure might have on a nursing infant. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Bimaprost?
Keep Bimatoprost away from light and damp places, and store it below 30°C. Keep it out of reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Bimaprost?
Bimaprost is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.