Name | Bimatoprost |
Classes |
Dermatological/Topical Agent Ophthalmic Preparation Glaucoma Agent |
Diseases |
Glaucoma Ophthalmic Disease Reduced Eyelash |
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Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist which is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow.
Bimatoprost is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Open angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
Bimatoprost may cause the following side effects-
- ocular hyperemia
- decreased visual acuity
- eye discomfort
- foreign body sensation
- pain
- pruritus
- abnormal vision
- blepharitis
- blurred vision
- cataract
- conjunctivitis
- corneal staining
- dry eye
- iris discoloration
- keratitis
- lid margin crusting
- ocular inflammation
- photophobia
- subconjunctival hemorrhage and tearing
- Pigmentation: Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes can occur. Iris pigmentation likely to be permanent.
- Eyelash Changes: Gradual change to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. It is usually reversible.
- Bimatoprost should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated.
- Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with Bimatoprost ophthalmic
- Bimatoprost has not been evaluated for the treatment of angle-closure, inflammatory or neovascular glaucoma.
- Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of Bimatoprost and may be reinserted 15 minutes following its administration.
- Bacterial keratitis has been linked to the use of multiple-dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been contaminated inadvertently by patients, the majority of whom had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface.
Contraindication
None known.
None known.
None known.