Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Composition of Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops contains Bimatoprost 0.01% w/v eye drops. It belongs to the Prostaglandin analogue (prostamide) class of medicines.

Uses of Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

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

Key benefits

• Lowers raised intraocular pressure
• Helps manage open-angle glaucoma
• Reduces risk of optic nerve damage
• Once-daily dosing

How Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops works

Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin (prostamide) analogue that increases the outflow of aqueous humour from the eye, mainly via the uveoscleral pathway. This lowers intraocular pressure and helps protect the optic nerve.

How to take Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening, or as directed by an ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after at least 15 minutes; avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface.

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

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

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 Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Most side effects of Bimapix 0.01% are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Eye redness (conjunctival hyperaemia)
• itching or irritation
• burning/stinging
• blurred vision
• foreign body sensation
• dry eyes
• eyelid darkening
• increased eyelash growth
• eye pain

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 Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Not for injection or oral use. May cause permanent increased brown pigmentation of the iris and darkening of eyelid skin; may increase eyelash length/thickness. Use with caution in patients with history of uveitis/iritis, macular edema (especially aphakic/pseudophakic with torn posterior capsule), or active intraocular inflammation. If using other eye drops, keep at least 5–10 minutes gap. Stop and seek medical help if severe eye pain, sudden vision changes, or signs of allergy occur.

Do not take Bimapix 0.01% 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 prostaglandin analogues (may reduce IOP-lowering effect if used together),other topical ophthalmic medicines (separate by 5–10 minutes),contact lens solutions/preservatives (follow lens-removal guidance)

How to store Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed; use within recommended period after opening as per pack insert.

Expert advice for Bimapix 0.01% Eye Drops

Press gently on the inner corner of the eye for a minute after instilling — this keeps the drop in the eye and reduces the bitter taste. Leave five minutes between two different drops. Never share eye drops with anyone.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

FDC LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antiglaucoma (ocular hypotensive)

Drug class:

Prostaglandin analogue (prostamide)