Drug reference

Bimatoprost

Vasodilator · Anti-glaucoma agent

VasodilatorAnti-glaucoma agentATC S01EE03

CDSCO approvedSchedule HATC S01EE03

EXCRETION

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not curated

INTERACTIONS

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none in our sources

PREGNANCY

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not curated

Mechanism

Bimatoprost is a synthetic prostamide used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure.

Indications

Ocular hypertension (intra-ocular pressure 24 mmHg or greater and at risk of visual impairment within their lifetime)Suspected chronic open-angle glaucoma (intra-ocular pressure 24 mmHg or greater)Chronic open-angle glaucomaglaucomaocular hypertensionOpen angle glaucomaWide angle glaucoma

Dosing

Adult: l INDICATIONS AND DOSE Chronic open-angle glaucoma | Ocular hypertension ▶ TO THE EYE ▶ Adult: Apply twice daily Also consider contra-indications listed for systemically administered beta blockers . bradycardia .…

Side effects

Common

lash growthallergic conjunctival hyperemiapermanent increase in iris pigmentationorbital fat atrophySimilar to latanoprost (ocular irritation, pain, blurring, iris pigmentation, eyelash changes)

Serious