Bimat Bimatoprost Eye Drop

Bimat  Eye Drop is a brand of Ajanta pharmaceuticals and manufactured by same in India

About the Bimat Bimatoprost Eye Drop

Bimat  Eye Drop is a drug of choice for Glaucoma (Open Angle Glaucoma especially) and prolongs the growth of eyelashes. It contain Bimatoprost, which is mainly a prostaglandin analog. It is used mainly for two conditions which are, Open-angle glaucoma and to treat hypotrichosis.

Uses 

• Open-angle glaucoma: Glaucoma is a group of diseases associated with an eye of a person. The most common type of Glaucoma is Open-angle glaucoma which is painless condition that results in loss of vision and permanent blindness. In open-angle glaucoma usually, intraocular pressure increases which results in vision loss. It helps in reducing the intra-ocular pressure thus treating open-angle glaucoma.

• Hypotrichosis: Hypotrichosis is a condition that causes impaired hair growth or loss of hair in the region of the body. During use by patients, it was found that  eye drops help in the restoration of the hair in the eye region which is mainly the eyelashes.
• Ocular hypertension
• Glaucoma

Working on the Bimat  Eye Drop

Bimatoprost the main ingredient in the drops mainly helps in opening up the blocked channels in the eye region drainage mechanism. When the drainage channels of the eye get opened, the intraocular pressure gets reduced due to the outflow of extra fluid in the inner region of the eye. It is mainly known as aqueous humor.

Manufacturer

The drug in 0.03 % concentration in solution form of 3 ml is mainly manufactured by Ajanta pharma.

Strength and dosage

It is available in containers in the range of 3 ml.
.03 mg/ ml is the strength of the solution.

Doses 

Take one drop in a day. Do not overdose yourself. Ask your doctor, for the correct dosage you should take.

Do not take Bimat  Eye Drop if you

• Are wearing Contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to using the  eye drops. Use contact lenses after 2 hours duration of application of solution in your eye.

• Are allergic to bimatoprost.

• Have eye discomfort.

• Headache

• Pregnant or planning to get pregnant

How to take 

The drops shall be applied with caution in an eye once at a time. Make a pocket in the eye using your Index finger by pulling the lower eyelid. Put one drop of an eye in the pocket and close the eye and open it to spread the drug in the complete eye region. Use only one drop in a day and do as directed by the doctor.
For the purpose of hypotrichosis, apply the drop with an applicator with caution over the base of the eye lashes, mainly applied over the upper eyelashes region.

What to do if you missed the dose 

If you have missed the dose, do not panic. Go for the next dose, and skip the missed dose time. Never overdose yourself.

Adverse Effects 

Following are the adverse effects of using the eye drops.

• Drying of Eye

• Watering Eyes

• Itchy eyes

• Eye discomfort

• Burning sensation in the eye

• Vision changes

• Blurred vision

How long it should be continued

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic solution 0.03 % shall be taken once in a day. It should be repeated more than once a day. Your doctor will inform you of complete information on how to take the drug, when to take the drug, and up to what time. Consult your doctor for more information.

Overdose side effects

Currently, no information on overdosage exists for the drug. The drug is still in Clinical trials, still, adverse reactions to the drug is being studied.

Missed Dose issues

When the dose is missed, take it as soon as you recall to take it. However, skip the dose, if it’s almost time to take the next dose. Never overdose yourself. For further information contact your doctor, as soon as possible.

Any possible drug Interactions

There are not many studies available to report drug interactions. However, to date two drug interactions have been reported with the drug, these are,
Latanoprost ophthalmic and Topical bimatoprost solution

General information and Precautions / Warnings

• SAFETY ADVICE

  

  Alcohol

  No interaction found/established

  

  Pregnancy

  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

  Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

  

  Breast feeding

  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

  Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
  To reduce the amount of Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

  

  Driving

  UNSAFE

  Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

  

  Kidney

  No interaction found/established

  

  Liver

  No interaction found/established

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  WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Substitutes

Careprost 

Blinq I-Lash