Albrim T Eye Drops

Composition of Albrim T Eye Drops

Albrim T Eye Drops contains Timolol (0.5% w/v) + Brimonidine (0.2% w/v). It belongs to the Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist + Non-selective beta-blocker (ophthalmic) class of medicines.

Uses of Albrim T Eye Drops

Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Key benefits

• Lowers raised intraocular pressure
• Helps control open-angle glaucoma
• Reduces risk of optic nerve damage
• Convenient combination therapy

How Albrim T Eye Drops works

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that reduces aqueous humour production and increases uveoscleral outflow. Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that decreases aqueous humour formation, together lowering intraocular pressure.

How to take Albrim T Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) as prescribed (commonly twice daily, about 12 hours apart). Wash hands, avoid touching dropper tip, remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after at least 15 minutes; use punctal occlusion for 1–2 minutes to reduce systemic absorption.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Albrim T Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Albrim T Eye Drops

Most side effects of Albrim T are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Eye burning/stinging
• eye irritation/redness
• blurred vision
• dry eyes
• foreign body sensation
• headache
• fatigue/drowsiness
• bitter/abnormal taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Albrim T Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with asthma/COPD, bradycardia, heart block, heart failure, hypotension (due to timolol). May cause systemic beta-blocker effects; seek help for wheezing, breathing difficulty, slow pulse, fainting. Caution in patients on antihypertensives, cardiac drugs, or with depression (brimonidine). Do not use in active eye infection unless advised. If using other eye drops, keep 5–10 minutes gap. Discard if solution changes color/contains particles.

Do not take Albrim T if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

Other beta-blockers (systemic/ocular), calcium channel blockers, digoxin, antiarrhythmics (risk of bradycardia/AV block), antihypertensives, CNS depressants/alcohol (increased drowsiness), MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants (may alter brimonidine effects), clonidine (additive effects)

How to store Albrim T Eye Drops

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed and avoid contamination of dropper tip.

Expert advice for Albrim T Eye Drops

Albrim T Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiglaucoma (IOP lowering)

Drug class:

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist + Non-selective beta-blocker (ophthalmic)