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Brinzolamide + Brimonidine
INFORMATION ABOUT BRINZOLAMIDE + BRIMONIDINE
Brinzolamide + Brimonidine Uses
Brinzolamide+Brimonidine is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
How Brinzolamide + Brimonidine works
Brinzolamide + Brimonidine is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Brimonidine. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Common side effects of Brinzolamide + Brimonidine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Blurred vision, Taste change, Eye discomfort, Ocular hyperemia, Sleepiness, Dizziness
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Syeda Aafia
MBA, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
26 Nov 2020 | 11:47 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Brinzolamide + Brimonidine
- Brinzolamide + Brimonidine is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.