Brinzox-T Eye Drop (Brinzolamide 1% / Timolol 0.5%)

Description

Brinzox-T 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 18 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Brinzox-T Eye Drops
Blurred vision
Dry eyes
Skin Rash
Redness, soreness, irritation or pain of the eye lid
Discharge from eyes
Dizziness
Double vision
Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Cataract
Headache
Increase in blood pressure
Infections
Itching

Uses of Brinzox-T 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.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to brinzolamide, timolol, any other beta-blockers, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.
Severe renal impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min) since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established for such patients.
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.
Hyperchloremic Acidosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hyperchloremic acidosis since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established for such patients.

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.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Corneal edema
This medicine should be used with caution since it increases the risk of corneal edema. This risk is especially high in patients with a low number of endothelial cells. Report any eye swelling to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Contact lens
This medicine is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses in your eyes. The lens should be removed prior to administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted 15 minutes post administration.
Cardiac Failure
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of cardiac failure since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
Driving or Operating Machines
This medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.