Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml
About Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml
Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml is used alone or in combination with other drugs for treating increased eye pressure.
Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml suddenly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml if you have/had a severe kidney problem or liver disease. Check with your doctor before starting Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml if you have dry eyes and cornea problems. Also, Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml should not be stopped suddenly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml without consulting your doctor.
Uses of Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.
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Side Effects of Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml
Drug Warnings
Do not use Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to Lumigan Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 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 Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml to avoid any infection.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug Interactions: Lumigan Eye Drops 3 ml may interact with other prostaglandins ophthalmic medications like latanoprost, tafluprost, travoprost, and unoprostone.
Drug-Food Interactions: Lumigan Eye Drops 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.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms of glaucoma initially except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance or nausea. Ocular hypertension is a condition caused due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). This leads to a build-up of excess fluid in the eye resulting in increased pressure inside the eye without any damage to the optic nerve. If ocular hypertension is not controlled, it may lead to glaucoma.