Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml

Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml contains an ophthalmic medication called bimatoprost is used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye in patients suffering from open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an increase in eye pressure abnormally. Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml is used alone or in combination with other drugs for treating increased eye pressure. 

Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml contains Bimatoprost, which is a prostaglandin analogue. It is primarily used in treating high pressure in the eye. It works by increasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.

Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Before using it, wash your hands thoroughly to avoid any infection. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml. This medicine may cause certain side effects, such as eye itching and conjunctival hyperemia (inflammation in the eye) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml should be avoided if allergic to it or sulphonamides. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml suddenly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml if you have/had a severe kidney problem or liver disease. Check with your doctor before starting Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml if you have dry eyes and cornea problems. Also, Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml should not be stopped suddenly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml without consulting your doctor.

Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml contains Bimatoprost, which is a prostaglandin analogue. It is primarily used in treating the high pressure of the eye in patients with glaucoma. It works by increasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby reducing eye pressure. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

• Eye itching
• Conjunctival hyperemia (inflammation in the eye)
• Dry eyes
• Burning eyes
• Eye pain or irritation
• Eye tearing
• Headaches
• Darker skin around your eye

Do not use Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml, other antibiotics, or sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications and products that contain aspirin and vitamins. If you have a kidney problem, uveitis, macular oedema, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml, and dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking other eye medication, please tell your doctor beforehand. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml to avoid any infection.

Drug-drug Interactions: Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml may interact with other prostaglandins ophthalmic medications like latanoprost, tafluprost, travoprost, and unoprostone.

Drug-Food Interactions: Lumigan 0.01% Ophthalmic Solution 3 ml interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had liver or kidney disease, uveitis (eye inflammation), or macular edema (building up of fluid in the eye leading to swelling.

• LATANOPROST
• TAFLUPROST
• TRAVOPROST
• UNOPROSTONE

• 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 the optic nerve.
• Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye, and replace coffee with green tea.
• Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body, like an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.