Bimat-T Eye Drop

Description

Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

What Is The Generic Name For Bimat-T Eye Drop:

Bimatoprost is the generic version for Bimat-T Eye Drop

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution

About Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat-T Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost, which is used for the treatment of Glaucoma/ ocular hypertension. You can find it from all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Dosage Form:

• Eye Drops

Manufacturer:

Ajanta Pharma, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Bimat-T Eye Drop.

Strength:

Bimat-T Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost, which is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the drugstores, leading online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat-T Eye Drop is used in the treatment of diseases like:

• Glaucoma
• Ocular Hypertension

How Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost) Works:

Bimat-T Eye Drop consists of Bimatoprost as an active ingredient which basically decreases the pressure in the eyeball by increasing the expulsion of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball).

Before You Use Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to its contents.
• Your doctor knows about your pre-existing diseases, surgeries, medications, food habits, and supplements.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

• You should avoid wearing contact lenses while using Bimat-T Eye Drop and should wear them after 15 minutes of using it.
• Avoid driving and doing any mechanical work while taking eye drops as it may cause blurring of vision for some time.
• You should strictly avoid taking medicines without prescriptions.

When Not To Use Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

You should avoid Bimat-T Eye Drop if you:

• Have ever noticed any allergy/hypersensitivity to it.
• Are using contact lenses.
• Are using other eye drops which can meddle with Bimatoprost.
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding.
• You should always consult your physician for effective and suitable treatment.

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have an allergy to it.
• Have any infection of the eyes or any part of the eyes.
• Have any liver dysfunction.
• Have gone through any eye surgery.
• Are having any other diseases, therapies, or drugs which may affect its efficacy.

Dosage:

Bimat-T Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost, which is used in the treatment of glaucoma. It is available in various strengths and substitutes but should be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage as the severity of the disease differs from person to person.

Patients are advised to take Bimat-T Eye Drop at a fixed time as suggested by the doctor. If you are taking multiple eye medications, always take a gap of 5-10 minutes between two medicines to prevent interaction.

How Much Of The Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Bimat-T Eye Drop. Furthermore, it is suggested to take one drop daily on a regular basis.

How To Take The Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat-T Eye Drop should be taken at a fixed time, probably in the evening, or as directed by your doctor.

Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching its tip to the eye. Gently squeeze the dropper and pour the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Clean the extra liquid with a clean towel.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

You are advised to take the eye drop as long as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine before the completion of the course and also do not take it for a longer period without your doctor’s knowledge.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you observe that you have taken a high dose/multiple doses and are facing any symptoms or serious side effects in your eyes.

Do not share your eye drops with anyone nearby in any case. One should visit the doctor for their proper check-up if they are facing any similar issues in their eyes.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Bimat-T Eye Drop should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take multiple dosages next time if you missed once. Taking multiple doses at once will not speed up the recovery process.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Bimat-T Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

• Eye itching
• Conjunctival hyperemia
• Stinging in the eyes
• Eyelash changes
• Burning sensation in the eye
• Foreign body sensation in the eyes
• Night blindness
• Increased iris pigmentation which may be permanent

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with the eye drop contents which can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on vitamins, other medicines, or herbal supplements as these may interact with your Bimat-T Eye Drop. It may interact with the following medicines:

• Latanoprost

Warning And Precaution:

• Bimat-T Eye Drop should be used very cautiously in:
• Hypersensitivity
• Abnormal liver function
• Absent eye lens (Aphakia)
• Inflammation of the iris and uvea of the eye
• Macular swelling (edema) and degeneration of the eye
• Always consult your doctor for the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Care should be taken to prevent contact of the eye dispenser with eyes, eyelashes, eyelids, or fingers to avoid infection.
• Consult your doctor in case you have any doubts regarding dose, strength, and time of the medication.

Indications:

The skin of the eyelid may become dark and of increased length, thickness, and number of your eyelashes. Do not worry as these changes will be gone after discontinuing Bimat-T Eye Drop.

Read the insert carefully.

Storage:

Store it at room temperature in a dark, dry, and clean place. Do not freeze it.