Latanoprost
Moderate
Database
No additive efficacy; increased iris pigmentation risk
Do not combine same-class glaucoma drugs.
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
- Macular edema (especially in aphakic patients)
Drug interactions
2 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.
Related guidelines
Other Vasodilator drugs
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-13 · House clinical team