Brimocom Eye Drop (Timolol 5mg / Brimonidine 2mg)

Description

Brimocom Eye Drops is a combination medicine used for the treatment of increased eye pressure in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, conditions which may lead to eventual vision loss. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Brimocom Eye Drops
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dry eyes
Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Eye discharge
Nervousness

Uses of Brimocom Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?
Intraocular hypertension
This medicine is used to reduce fluid pressure inside the eyes in patients suffering from intraocular hypertension.
Open angle Glaucoma
This medicine is used to reduce fluid pressure inside the eyes in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to brimonidine, timolol, any other beta-blockers, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.
Respiratory diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Sinus Bradycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of sinus bradycardia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Atrioventricular Block
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of second or third degree AV block, not controlled with a pacemaker, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Overt Cardiac Failure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known overt cardiac failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Cardiogenic shock
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients undergoing treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.