Medicine details

ImageLocular Plus
NameLocular Plus
DosageEye Drops
Generic NameBrimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate
Classes Dermatological/Topical Agent
Ophthalmic Preparation
Glaucoma Agent
Diseases Glaucoma
IOP-Lowering Therapy
Ophthalmic Disease
CompanySquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength5 ml
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack1
Price per pack110.34
Cost per pack97.09
Package unit5 ml drops
Price per unit110.34
Cost per unit97.09
Discount0
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Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate

Brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate is a combination medication of an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist (brimonidine tartrate) and a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist (timolol maleate). It is an ophthalmic solution used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

 

Brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate is indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

 

The usual recommended dose of brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. It should be used as directed by a physician.

 

The most common adverse reactions include:

  • Ocular hyperemia
  • Ocular allergic reactions (including itching, burning, stinging)
  • Somnolence
  • Headache
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal erosion
  • Hypertension
  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye discharge

 

  • Brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate is not recommended for patients with bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinus bradycardia, second or third-degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, or hypersensitivity to any component of this medication.
  • Caution should be exercised when using brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate in patients with severe cardiovascular disease, depression, cerebrovascular insufficiency, Raynaud's phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, or thromboangiitis obliterans.
  • Brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate may cause respiratory and cardiac reactions, including bronchospasm and cardiac failure, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or congestive heart failure.
  • Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery until they know how brimonidine tartrate + timolol maleate affects them.
  • Use of this medication may result in decreased mental alertness and impaired physical ability.

 

Contraindication

Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate is contraindicated in-

  • Patients hypersensitive to any component of the formulation
  • Patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy, tricyclic antidepressants such as-
  • Patients on antidepressants which affect noradrenergic transmission such as-
    • Mianserin

 

Brimonidine Tartrate + Timolol Maleate is contraindicated in-.

  • Reactive airway disease including bronchial asthma 
  • asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome sino-atrial block, second or third degree
  • atrioventricular block not controlled with a pace-maker, overt cardiac failure
  • cardiogenic shock
  • Use in neonates and infants (less than 2 years of age)