Bimatoprost Benefits & Uses

Bimatoprost is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Bimatoprost 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: As prescribed by the doctor
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: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	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: As prescribed by the doctor

Bimatoprost Side Effects

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

Common

Eye itching
Eye irritation
Eye Burning

Bimatoprost Related Warnings

Is the use of Bimatoprost safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Bimatoprost for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Bimatoprost safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Bimatoprost on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Bimatoprost will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bimatoprost on the Kidneys?

Bimatoprost does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bimatoprost on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Bimatoprost on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bimatoprost on the Heart?

Using Bimatoprost does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bimatoprost with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Latanoprost

Travoprost

Bimatoprost Contraindications

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

Uveitis
Corneal Abrasion
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bimatoprost

Is this Bimatoprost habit forming or addictive?

Bimatoprost is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Bimatoprost will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Bimatoprost is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Bimatoprost for mental disorders.

No

Bimatoprost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bimatoprost

You can take Bimatoprost with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bimatoprost

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bimatoprost with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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