Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

Introduction of Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

Bimatoprost is a medicine that treats high pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) and helps fight glaucoma. High pressure can happen when too much fluid builds up in your eye. Bimatoprost helps to drain fluid. If left untreated, high pressure can damage your optic nerve and lead to vision loss or blindness. Bimatoprost eye drops (eye drops) are used to treat certain eye conditions such as open-angle glaucoma and increased blood pressure in the eye (eye) that occurs in many people as they age. Glaucoma is caused by high pressure in the eye and can lead to pressure-induced pain in the eye and can subsequently damage your vision. This medicine can help you keep your vision by reducing pressure in your eyes and relieving eye pain. Bimatoprost eye drops are also used to treat eyelash hypoplasia (insufficient eyelashes) by increasing eyelash growth and making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Uses of Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

This medication is used to treat patients with insufficient or insufficient eyelashes. Bimatoprost makes eyelashes more visible by growing more eyelashes and making them longer, thicker and darker. Bimatoprost is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin). Bimatoprost is also used to treat glaucoma. If you are using or have been advised to use bimatoprost to treat glaucoma, be careful not to get this eyelash growth medication in your eyes. Adding an extra dose of the bioreactor in your eye could make it less effective at treating glaucoma. Remove all makeup and contact lenses. Contact lenses can be reinserted 15 minutes after applying this medication. Apply one drop of this medication to the application site provided. Then, immediately apply applicator gently onto skin from the edge of the upper eyelid to the end of the lashes, going from the inner part of the lash line to the outside. Dot any excess solution applied outside the lash line. Throw away the topical medication after applying it. Repeat with a new applicator for the upper eyelid. This medication should not be used on the lower eyelid. If the medicine gets in the eyes, do not wash the eyes. This medicine is not likely to get in the eyes because it is the same medicine used in the eyes to treat glaucoma. 

Side Effects of Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

There may be redness/discomfort/itching/dryness of the eyes or redness of the eyelids. If any of these results persist or get worse, inform your physician or pharmacist proper away. Hair may grow in other areas of skin to which this medicine comes into frequent contact. Be sure to wipe off excess medication after applying it to the edge of your lashes (see How to Use section). Remember that this medicine was prescribed to you because your doctor has decided that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. When the eye drop form of this medication is applied directly to the eye to treat glaucoma, it may slowly (over several months or years) cause brown discoloration of the colored part of the eye (iris). The form of bioreactor used to improve the appearance of eyelashes may also have this effect. In addition, this medicine may cause eyelid changes or darkening of the skin around the base of the eyelashes. After discontinuing use, the darkening of the eyelids will disappear after a few weeks to a few months. However, other side effects (such as iris discoloration) may be permanent.

Precautions of Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

Before using bimatoprost, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or with similar medicines (such as latanoprost, travoprost); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride), which may cause allergic reactions or other problems (such as discoloration of contact lenses). Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, including: eye pressure problems (such as glaucoma), other eye problems (such as macular edema). spots, iritis, uveitis, vitreous/abscesses). If you develop a new eye condition (such as infection, eye surgery, eye injury) while using this medication, discusses with your doctor whether you should start using a new vial. . If you are having your eye pressure checked, tell the testing staff (such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist) that you are using this medicine. During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only if absolutely necessary.Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Interactions of Bimatoprost Drop (Bimatoprost)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: certain eye drops for glaucoma (such as bimatoprost, latanoprost, travoprost). Keep a list of all your medicines and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. 

FAQ's:-

What drug is bimatoprost?

Bimatoprost belongs to a class of drugs called prostaglandin analogs. It reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the natural flow of eye fluid out of the eye.

Is bimatoprost safe to use?

imatoprost is generally safe when applied to the base of the eyelashes at the lid margin with minimum side effects.

Are bioplastics the same as Lumigan eye drops?

Lumigan is an eye drop in the form of a clear solution containing the active biological reagent. It is available in two strengths, 0.1 and 0.3 mg per ml.