Country of origin: INDIA
Brimotas T 5ML eye drops is a combination medicine used to treat intraocular hypertension (increased fluid pressure inside the eye caused due to excess production of aqueous humour and incapacity of your eye to drain it), open angle glaucoma (characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve that may eventually lead to vision loss). The increase in eye pressure mainly is due to an imbalance in the production and drainage of the fluid in the eyes. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to glaucoma and vision loss. It works by reducing the production of fluid in your eyes and lowers eye pressure. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredients of Brimotas T 5ML eye drops are Brimonidine tartrate (0.2% W/V) and Timolol maleate (0.5% W/V)
Brimonidine tartrate is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (eye fluid) thereby reducing the pressure inside the eyes. If the high pressure is not reduced, it could lead to glaucoma and eventually damage your sight. Timolol maleate is beta blocker that reduces the fluid pressure in the eye.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Brimotas T eye drops:
Brimotas T Eye drops is usually well tolerated when used in the recommended dosage guidelines. Most side effects are temporary and usually subsides on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Take Brimotas T eye drops as instructed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than suggested by your doctor. Avoid missing or forgetting the dose, if you do, take the drops as soon as remember, however if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the previous dose and use it according to your normal scheduled time.
Use the exact number of drops recommended by your doctor. Take the dropper close to your without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and instil 1-2 drops in the affected eye as needed. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Wipe off any excess liquid.
If using any other eye medication, wait for 5 minutes before applying it. Continue to use this medicine until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dose. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after using the drops, promptly seek medical attention. An overdose is extremely unlikely with this Brimotas T eye drops since it is only for external use. Internal consumption of medicine leads to harmful side effects. Symptoms of over dose may include:
Use the medicine only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Brimotas T eye drops may be required in the following conditions:
Caution is advised among people with renal problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, we recommended you to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Caution is advised among people with liver problems. Close monitoring of liver function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any hepatic problems, we recommended you to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Brimotas T Eye drops is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown no or low effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
Since there is not enough reliable information about the interaction of this eye drops in lactating women, consult your doctor and stay on the safe side.
Interaction of alcohol with this medicine is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately.
This medicine may cause temporary blurring of vision. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention.
There are no known food interactions with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are using Brimotas T eye drops with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, beta blockers, antihypertensives, central nervous system depressants (barbiturates, opiates), sedatives, anaesthetics, cardiac glycosides, indomethacin, ibuprofen.
Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
This medication is an a2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). It decreases pressure inside the eye by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye.
It is used to lower high eye pressure
It comes as a solution to instill in the affected eyes, as directed by your physician. Eye: As 0.2% solution: Instill 1 drop 2-3 timesday.
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Eye irritation. Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. - Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. - Do not change the dose or stop this drug. - Talk with the doctor.
If you have an allergy to brimonidine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have taken isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine in the last 14 days. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine) must be stopped 14 days before this drug is started. Taking both at the same time could cause risky high blood pressure.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Antiglaucoma Preparations
It is a combination medicine used to treat intraocular hypertension (increased fluid pressure inside the eye caused due to excess production of aqueous humour and incapacity of your eye to drain it), open angle glaucoma (characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve that may eventually lead to vision loss). The increase in eye pressure mainly is due to an imbalance in the production and drainage of the fluid in the eyes. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to glaucoma and vision loss. It works by reducing the production of fluid in your eyes and lowers eye pressure.
The drops are well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include eye itching and slight redness in eye, dry, burning eyes, eye pain, tearing or irritation, blurred vision, growth and foreign body sensation, eye discharge, headache, infections, dizziness.
Usage of this eye drops does not depend on food.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, sever liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the drops, present or history of bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic bronchospasm, sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, cardiogenic shock, untreated phaeochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, children below 2 years, concomitant use with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Caution is advised among patients with severe or unstable and uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, mental depression, orthostatic hypotension, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, contact lens, renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy and lactation.
The medicine may cause temporary blurring of vision, so do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dose. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after using the drops, promptly seek medical attention. An overdose is extremely unlikely with this eye drops since it is only for external use. Internal consumption of medicine leads to harmful side effects. Overdose of the medicine may lead to eyelid oedema, ocular pruritis, corneal erosion, conjunctival blanching, miosis, symptomatic bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, acute heart failure.
This medicine is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown no or low effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Interaction of alcohol with this medicine is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (15-20 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the eye drops according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This medicine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
The effect of this eye drops can be seen within 2 hours after administration.
The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is for about 12 hours.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is once a day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
bhagey khola,rangpo,east sikkim-737132,india
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
bhagey khola,rangpo,east sikkim-737132,india
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