Bimat Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v)
Chemical Class	Prostaglandin analogue
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
Action Class	PG F2 Alpha analogue
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	766

FAQ

What happens if I stop using Bimat?

If you stop using Bimat, the eyelashes may return to their previous appearance after several weeks or months. In case you have developed any eyelid skin darkening, it may reverse after several weeks or months. However, any change in the color of the iris is permanent and will not reverse.

What if you forget to take Bimat Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Bimat, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Bimat Eye Drop Reviews

Bimat is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood.

Bimat is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include conjunctival hyperemia and eye itching. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short term side effect.

How Bimat Eye Drop Works

Bimat is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

How to Use Bimat Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Benefits of Bimat Eye Drop

In Ocular hypertension: Bimat belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.
In Glaucoma: Bimat helps reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

Uses of Bimat Eye Drop

Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension

Bimat Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Bimat may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bimat is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.To reduce the amount of Bimat that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bimat is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Quick Tips

Bimat may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
Bimat helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bimat.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).

References

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