Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution for Glaucoma

Many effective eye drops are available to treat glaucoma, defined by elevated internal eye pressure, called intraocular pressure. Medicated ophthalmic solutions are formulated to use twice daily to lower internal pressure to prevent optic nerve damage.

Bimatoprost is a pharmaceutical ingredient that reduces elevated pressure (IOP) in patients with ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. It is a synthetic prostamide analog which exerts its mode of action by mimicking the effects of naturally occurring chemical prostanoids. The active ingredient has been demonstrated to lower intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid secreted by the eye.

The action of Bimatoprost:

Bimatoprost is a saturated fatty acid, similar to hormones. It is supplied as an active ingredient in eye drops to treat glaucoma. The solution is instilled into the eye to help maintain the balance of the inflow and outflow of ocular fluid in the eye. The active agent accelerates intraocular pressure reduction and reduces the pressure on the eyes. It is an ideal option to lower raised pressure within your eyes.

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Adverse effects of Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution

In clinical trials, adverse effects occurring in approximately 15% to 45% of patients included the following:

• Ocular pruritis
• Conjunctival hyperaemia

Some rare adverse effects include the following:

• Eye pain
• Pigmentation of the periocular skin
• Visual disturbance
• Ocular burning
• Foreign body sensation
• Eyelash darkening
• Ocular dryness