PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredients:
• Bimatoprost 0.3 mg/mL (0.03%)
• Timolol 5 mg/mL (0.5%)
• Form: Ophthalmic (eye drop) solution

Indication / Use

Used for:

• Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)
• Treatment of:
• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension

Usually prescribed when response to a single glaucoma medication is inadequate.

Direction of Use

• Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s)
• Usually once daily (morning or evening)
• Use at the same time each day
• If using other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between medications
• Remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after about 15 minutes
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Eye redness
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Eye irritation or itching
• Dry eyes
• Blurred vision
• Eyelash growth/thickening
• Darkening of eyelid skin
• Eye discomfort

Serious side effects:

• Difficulty breathing
• Slow heartbeat
• Severe allergic reactions
• Eye swelling or severe pain
• Vision changes
• Persistent headaches

Community-reported effects from glaucoma patients include dryness, burning, redness, eyelid darkening, and discomfort with long-term use.

Warnings

• Contraindicated in patients with:
• Asthma
• Severe COPD
• Certain heart conditions
• Allergy to bimatoprost or timolol
• May cause permanent iris color darkening
• Can temporarily blur vision
• Use cautiously in patients with:
• Heart disease
• Respiratory disease
• Diabetes
• Low blood pressure

Interactions

May interact with:

• Beta-blockers
• Antihypertensive medicines
• Calcium channel blockers
• Digoxin
• Antidiabetic drugs
• Other glaucoma eye drops
• CNS depressants and alcohol

Caution

• Temporary blurred vision may affect driving or machine use
• Use carefully during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Long-term use may cause cosmetic eye changes around the eyes
• Discard bottle within about 4 weeks after opening
• Monitor for irritation, allergy, or persistent dryness
• Artificial tears/lubricants may help relieve dryness caused by glaucoma drops

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