Glaucom
Composition for Glaucom Products
Glaucom Products are primarily used for
Glaucoma, Ocular hypertensionProducts for Glaucom
Glaucom Eye Drop
packet of 5 ml Eye Drop
MRP₹90.1
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Substitute brands for Glaucom
About Glaucom Products
Glaucom Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glaucom are Erythema (skin redness), Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Burning sensation in eye, Stinging in the eyes, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Fatigue, Corneal staining.
How Glaucom Products work
Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
In Depth Information for Glaucom Products
- Glaucom helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Remove contact lenses before using Glaucom and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- 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.
- Glaucom helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Remove contact lenses before using Glaucom and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- 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.
Patient Concerns about Glaucom Products
Frequently asked questions about Glaucom Products
Q. Is Glaucom Eye Drop a beta blocker?
No, Glaucom Eye Drop is not a beta blocker. It is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, which means it acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors present in the eye. This medicine reduces the high pressure in the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid in the eyes. It has a minimal effect on the heart and lungs.
Q. Does Glaucom Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Yes, Glaucom Eye Drop may cause drowsiness and may also cause fatigue, which may impair the ability to drive or use machinery. It may also cause blurred or abnormal vision, which could cause difficulty in driving or using machinery, especially at night or in reduced lighting. You should avoid driving or using machinery until these symptoms have subsided.
Q. Does Glaucom Eye Drop lower blood pressure?
Glaucom Eye Drop may cause low or high blood pressure. Before taking Glaucom Eye Drop, inform your doctor if you are already taking any medicines to lower blood pressure. Moreover, keep a regular check on your blood pressure while you are taking Glaucom Eye Drop.
Q. Does Glaucom Eye Drop cause pupil dilation?
No, Glaucom Eye Drop does not cause pupil dilation. On the contrary, in very rare cases, it may cause pupil constriction, also called miosis. If you experience miosis, you may have night vision difficulty, halos, and glare. Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.