Brimo Eye Drop (5ml)
SKU: PHLO
Brand: Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Brimo is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye) and glaucoma. It helps to lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with another eye drop that reduces pressure in the eye. Brimo is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medication. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to any surface as it may contaminate the eye drop. For best results, use it daily in the evening or at night. The common side effects include burning sensation, itching, or temporary blurring of the eyes. If they persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Caution is advised for driving after administration of this injection if your eyes are not able to concentrate and react.
Uses of Brimo
- Ocular hypertension
- Glaucoma
Side effects of Brimo
Common
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Dermatitis
- Burning sensation in eye
- Ocular hyperemia
- Stinging in the eyes
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Eye itching
- Allergic reaction in eye
How to use Brimo
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Brimo works
Brimo is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Brimo?
If you miss a dose of Brimo, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Brimo 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 Brimo 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
Child Dose
<2 years: Contraindicated >2 years: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
Contraindication
This eye drops are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to brimonidine tartrate or any component of this medication.This product is also contraindicated in patients receiving monoaminase oxidase inhibitor therapy.
Mode of Action
Brimonidine is an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist which works to reduce aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral flow.
Precaution
General Brimonidine ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other alpha-adrenoceptor agonists. Although brimonidine had minimal effect on blood pressure and heart rate of patients in clinical studies, caution should be exercised in treating patients with severe cardiovascular disease. Brimonidine has not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment; caution should be exercised in treating such patients. Brimonidine should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency. Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Side Effect
Oral dryness,Conjunctival hyperemia,Allergic conjunctivitis,Eye pruritus,Rash,Photophobia,Headache,Fatigue,Dizziness,Dyspepsia,Blepharitis,Eye discharge
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Interaction
Possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives or anaesthetics. Caution when used with beta-blockers (ophthalmic and systemic), antihypertensives or cardiac glycosides. TCAs can affect the metabolism and uptake of circulating amines.
