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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST
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Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24
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Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BRI0473

FAQs

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brimonidine that works by reducing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) and lowers the pressure in the eye.
Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml can be used with other eye medications if advised by the doctor. However, you are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 5 minutes between using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye medications. Administer eye ointments in the last.
Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.
You are not recommended to stop using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.
Do not wear contact lens while using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml unless told by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert them after 15 minutes of using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml as it might cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used if you are breastfeeding as it may harm the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred or abnormal vision, which can be worse at night time. So, do not drive or use machinery which requires concentration until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for use in children below 17 years as limited clinical studies are available.

About Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of alpha-adrenergic agonists, used alone or in combination with other medicines to lower increased eye pressure in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an increase in eye pressure abnormally and can lead to permanent vision loss.

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brimonidine that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye). Thereby, Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml helps in reducing eye pressure.

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. In some cases, Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause common side effects such as watery eyes, irritation, abnormal taste, and abnormal vision. Most of these side effects of Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 17 years as safety has not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before starting Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause drowsiness, blurred vision or abnormal vision, so drive only if you are alert.

Uses of Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml

Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension.

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Medicinal Benefits

Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brimonidone which is primarily used in treating increased pressure of the eye in conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Shake the bottle well before each use. Instil the eye drops by pulling down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between eyelid and eye.Eye gel: Pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between eyelid and eye, squeeze a tiny amount of gel into the eye.

Side Effects of Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Watery eyes
  • Irritation
  • Itchy eyes
  • Abnormal vision 

Drug Warnings

Do not use Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had depression, heart problems, light-headedness, reduced mental capacity, lowered blood supply to the brain, blood vessel disease, poor blood circulation problems, or liver/kidney problems. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 17years as the safety has not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before starting Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml. Brimonix 0.15% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause drowsiness, blurred vision or abnormal vision, so drive only if you are alert.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts, or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage optic nerve.
  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye. Replace coffee with green tea.
  • Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body as an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients. 

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