Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue formulated to reduce ocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is also available as prescription eye drops for growing eyelashes.
Warnings and precautions for Bimatoprost
Before using Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, be sure to inform your health care provider about any allergies or medical conditions you may have. You must also tell everything about your history, any medications you are using, whether you are pregnant or a nursing mother, and any other facts associated with your health. Any of these factors may affect how you should use your ophthalmic solution.
Contact lenses—If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the eye drops. You can reinsert the lenses 15 minutes after applying the drops.
Changes in the eye- Note that Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution changes the colour of the eye. Its regular use increases the amount of brown pigment in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye. However, the formulation is not known to affect the eye, and the injury to the eye is currently unknown. In most cases, the change in the iris may be permanent. This change occurs gradually in patients, and it is unnoticeable for several months or even years.
Eye conditions- People suffering from certain eye conditions, such as uveitis, and other problems associated with the eye lens. Consult your health care provider if you have an eye disease other than glaucoma. Your health condition may affect the effectiveness of Bimatoprost eye drops.
Effect of eye drops on the hepatic functions: The efficacy of this ophthalmic solution has not been established in patients with any hepatic impairment. You must inform your physician if you have reduced liver function. Your decreased kidney function can affect the dosing and effectiveness of eye medication.
Effect on renal functions– The effectiveness of this eye drop has not been established in patients with any kidney impairment. You must inform your physician if you have reduced liver function. Your decreased kidney function can affect the dosing and effectiveness of eye medication.
Pregnancy and Bimatoprost- Do not use the eye drops if you are pregnant. It is important to consider the risks and benefits of using an ophthalmic formula. Also, tell your prescriber if you have just conceived during the treatment.
Eye drops and nursing mothers—It is still not known whether the powerful medicine for glaucoma and eyelash growth passes into breast milk. But if you are breastfeeding and using Bimatoprost eye drops, it may affect your baby inside your womb. Discuss with your healthcare specialist whether you need to stop breastfeeding or discontinue using the eye medication.
Children- The effectiveness and safety of this eye medication have not been established in children. Therefore, do not give this eye drop to your kids even if he/she has the same symptoms. Always discuss the risks and benefits of giving eye solution to your children.
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