Brinzolamide + Timolol

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 14 Oct 2022 | 08:42 AM (UTC)

Brinzolamide + Timolol Uses

Brinzolamide+Timolol is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

How Brinzolamide + Timolol works

Brinzolamide + Timolol is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Timolol. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor while Timolol is a beta blocker. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Common side effects of Brinzolamide + Timolol

Blurred vision, Taste change, Eye irritation, Eye pain, Punctate keratitis, Slow heart rate

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Medicine brands for Brinzolamide + Timolol

Brinzox-T

Ajanta Pharma Limited

₹443 to ₹443

2 variant(s)

Brio T

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹257 to ₹257

1 variant(s)

BRIDIC-T

Ajanta Pharma Limited

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹383 to ₹383

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Brinzolamide + Timolol

Brinzolamide + Timolol 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.