Bimatoprost Eye Drop 0.03%- Benefits, Dosage & Side effects

Bimatoprost (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is a synthetic prostamide analog with ocular hypotensive action that works by controlling fluid flow inside the eye to maintain normal pressure and is used to treat some kinds of glaucoma and other causes of excessive pressure within the eye. Lowering excessive intraocular pressure can help avoid blindness. Bimatoprost is also used to increase the volume, length, and color of eyelashes in persons who have hypotrichosis, which is a lack of eyelash development.

 

Benefits of Bimatoprost Eye Drop 0.03%

 

Bimatoprost is used to treat excessive intraocular pressure caused by glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye conditions (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering excessive intraocular pressure can help avoid blindness. This drug works by controlling fluid flow within the eye to keep the pressure regular.

 

Topical Bimatoprost is used to treat hypotrichosis (lack of hair on the eyelashes) by encouraging the development of longer, thicker, and darker lashes. Topical Bimatoprost belongs to the family of medicines known as prostaglandin analogs. It works by increasing the number of eyelash hairs that grow and the rate at which they grow.

 

How can Bimatoprost Eye drop with a brush be applied?

 

Before using this medication, make sure your face is clean and remove any makeup and contact lenses. Before and after using this medication, always wash your hands.

Apply one drop of the solution uniformly over the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes with the disposable sterile applicator. Using a tissue or other absorbent fabric, remove any excess solution around the eyes.

Repeat with a new applicator for the opposite upper eyelid edge.

This medication should not be used on the lower eyelashes.

 

Side effects of Bimatoprost eye drop

 

Burning/stinging/irritation/redness of the eye, the sensation of something in your eye, dry eyes, wet eyes, and heightened sensitivity to light are all possible symptoms. Notify your doctor if the problem continues to worsen.

 

This medicine may cause brown staining of the pigmented area of the eye over time (months to years) (iris). If you use Bimatoprost in only one eye, the iris of that eye may change color.

 

Although a severe adverse reaction to this drug is uncommon, seek immediate medical attention if one occurs. A rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), extreme dizziness, and trouble breathing are all symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

 

 

Ideal Dosage of Bimatoprost Eye Drop

 

This medication's dosage will vary depending on the patient. The following data only reflects the typical dosages of this medication. If your dose differs, do not alter it unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

 

The amount of medicine you take is determined by the quality of the drug. In addition, the number of dosages you take each day, the duration between doses, and the length of time you take the drug are all determined by the physical illness for which you are using the medicine.

 

In the case of ophthalmic dose form (eye drops)

 

·  For glaucoma or ocular hypertension:

Adults and teenagers: Apply one drop to the affected eyes once a day, in the evening.

Teenagers and children under the age of 16 are not advised to use.

 

·  For eyelash growth, use:

Adults each night, apply one drop to the upper eyelids.

Your doctor will decide the appropriate use and dosage for your child.