Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml

Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and (ocular hypertension) high pressure in the eyes. Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It's usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. 

Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml is a combination of two medicines, namely Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic drug, an agent that mimics the responses of sympathetic nerves. It acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by acting on ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in the eye pressure.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml include itching, stinging sensation, foreign body sensation in the eye, burning sensation in eye, redness, blurred vision, tiredness, drowsiness, headache, and dryness in the mouth. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Although not all of these side effects may occur, they may need medical attention if they do occur.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. You should not use Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have an eye infection, allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, depression, Raynaud's phenomenon (numbness in various parts of the body), and slow heartbeats that make you faint. It is not recommended to use Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml during breastfeeding since Timolol can pass into breast milk. Check with your doctor before using Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml effectively treats open-angle glaucoma and (ocular hypertension) high pressure in the eyes. Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml consists of Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic drug, an agent which mimics the responses of sympathetic nerves. It acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by the ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in the eye pressure. 

Before taking Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml, let your doctor know if have a history of eye infection, allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, depression, Raynaud's phenomenon (numbness in various parts of the body), and slow heartbeats that make you faint. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml can cause blurry vision; hence drive or operate machinery only if you are able to see things clearly. It is better to avoid alcohol while being treated with Britim Opthalmic Solution 5 ml