Bimat Eye Drops

Composition of Bimat Eye Drops

Bimat Eye Drops contains Bimatoprost 0.03% w/v (0.3 mg/mL) ophthalmic solution. It belongs to the Prostaglandin analog (prostamide) class of medicines.

Uses of Bimat Eye Drops

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

Key benefits

• Lowers raised intraocular pressure
• Helps in open-angle glaucoma management
• Helps in ocular hypertension
• Once-daily dosing
• May reduce risk of optic nerve damage from high IOP

How Bimat Eye Drops works

Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin (prostamide) analog that increases aqueous humor outflow mainly through the uveoscleral pathway. This lowers intraocular pressure and helps protect the optic nerve in glaucoma.

How to take Bimat Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening or as directed by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after 15 minutes. Do not touch the dropper tip; if using other eye drops, keep a 5–10 minute gap.

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 Bimat Eye Drops

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

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

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 Bimat Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with a history of uveitis/iritis, macular edema (especially aphakic/pseudophakic with torn posterior lens capsule), or active intraocular inflammation. May cause permanent increase in brown iris pigmentation and darkening of eyelid skin; eyelash changes can occur. Avoid contamination of the dropper; discontinue and consult doctor if eye infection, significant pain, or vision changes occur. Not recommended for use in children unless prescribed by an ophthalmologist.

Do not take Bimat 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 analog eye drops (e.g., latanoprost/travoprost) may reduce IOP-lowering effect if used together; use only if advised. No major systemic drug interactions expected due to low systemic absorption.

How to store Bimat Eye Drops

Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed; discard within 4 weeks of opening or as per label.

Expert advice for Bimat 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:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiglaucoma (Ophthalmic)

Drug class:

Prostaglandin analog (prostamide)