Product Description
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- Combination medication for high pressure inside the eye (glaucoma or ocular hypertension).
- Contains brimonidine and timolol.
- Treats open-angle glaucoma or eye diseases.
- Lowers eye pressure to prevent blindness.
- Brimonidine enhances fluid drainage and reduces fluid formation.
- Timolol decreases fluid formation in the eye.
- Not recommended for children under 2 years old due to increased risk of serious side effects.
- Read the Patient Information Leaflet before using the product.
- Wash hands before applying eye drops.
- Avoid touching dropper tip or letting it touch eyes or surfaces.
- Remove contact lenses before using the eye drops.
- Wait 15 minutes after using the medication before putting in contact lenses.
- Tilt head back, look up, pull down lower eyelid, place 1 drop in pouch, 2 times daily.
- Close eyes for 1-2 minutes, apply gentle pressure at corner of the eye.
- Repeat steps for the other eye if directed.
- Do not rinse the dropper, replace cap after each use.
- Wait at least 10 minutes before applying other eye medications.
- Use regularly at the same times each day.
- Continue use even if feeling well.
- Temporary blurred vision, burning, stinging, itching, redness of the eye.
- Watery eyes, dry eyes, dry mouth, sensation of something in the eye.
- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if these effects persist or worsen.
- Serious side effects: vision changes, eye sensitivity to light, eye pain, slow/irregular heartbeat.
- Muscle weakness, unusual tiredness, mental/mood changes, coldness/numbness/pain in hands or feet.
- Swelling ankles/feet, sudden unexplained weight gain, shortness of breath.
- Seek medical help for very serious side effects: persistent dizziness, trouble breathing, chest pain.
- Weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, confusion, fainting.
- Very serious allergic reaction is rare; seek immediate medical help for symptoms like rash, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
- Not a complete list of possible side effects; contact your doctor for other effects.
- Inform your doctor about allergies to brimonidine, timolol, apraclonidine, or other allergies.
- Provide medical history, especially lung disease, irregular heartbeats, heart disease, kidney/liver disease, blood vessel disorders, circulation issues, orthostatic hypotension, diabetes, depression, overactive thyroid, muscle weakness disorders, severe allergies.
- Consult your doctor if you have an eye infection, injury, or surgery, and inquire about using the medication.
- Inform your surgeon or dentist about all products you use before surgery.
- This medication may mask symptoms of low blood sugar but doesn’t affect other symptoms; monitor blood sugar regularly if you have diabetes.
- May impact blood sugar control in diabetes; notify your doctor of symptoms of high blood sugar.
- May cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; avoid activities requiring alertness until safe.
- Limit alcohol/marijuana use; discuss marijuana use with your doctor.
- Use during pregnancy only if necessary; discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Unlikely to harm a nursing infant but consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
| Generic name: | Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Eye Drops |
| Strength(s): | 0.2/0.5% |
| Quantities Available: | 5, 10, 15, 20 |
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