Bimatoprost + Timolol Benefits & Uses

Bimatoprost + Timolol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bimatoprost + Timolol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.3 mg bimatoprost and 5 mg timolol in 1 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.3 mg bimatoprost and 5 mg timolol in 1 ml

Bimatoprost + Timolol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bimatoprost + Timolol is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Conjunctivitis
Decreased blood pressure
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Fatigue
Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness

Common

Eye itching
Eye irritation
Eye Burning

Bimatoprost + Timolol Related Warnings

Is the use of Bimatoprost + Timolol safe for pregnant women?

Bimatoprost + Timolol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Bimatoprost + Timolol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Bimatoprost + Timolol safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Bimatoprost + Timolol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Bimatoprost + Timolol on the Kidneys?

Bimatoprost + Timolol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bimatoprost + Timolol on the Liver?

Bimatoprost + Timolol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Bimatoprost + Timolol on the Heart?

Bimatoprost + Timolol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Bimatoprost + Timolol with Other Drugs

Bimatoprost + Timolol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Latanoprost

Travoprost

Epinephrine

Alemtuzumab

Amlodipine

Amiodarone

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Bimatoprost + Timolol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bimatoprost + Timolol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Uveitis
Corneal Abrasion
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Diabetes
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bimatoprost + Timolol

Is this Bimatoprost + Timolol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Bimatoprost + Timolol has not been reported.

Bimatoprost + Timolol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bimatoprost + Timolol

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Bimatoprost + Timolol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bimatoprost + Timolol

Taking Bimatoprost + Timolol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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