Bimat T Eye Drops

Composition of Bimat T Eye Drops

Bimat T Eye Drops contains Bimatoprost (0.3mg). It belongs to the Prostaglandin (PGF2α) analogue class of medicines.

Uses of Bimat T Eye Drops

Reduction 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
• Once-daily dosing

How Bimat T Eye Drops works

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

How to take Bimat T 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. 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

If you miss a dose of Bimat Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular 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 Bimat T Eye Drops

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

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

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 T Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

May cause permanent darkening of iris color and increased eyelash growth; eyelid skin darkening may occur. Use cautiously in patients with history of uveitis/iritis, macular edema (especially aphakic/pseudophakic with torn posterior capsule), or active intraocular inflammation. Avoid touching dropper tip to prevent contamination; discontinue and seek care if severe eye pain, vision changes, or signs of infection occur. Not for injection or oral use.

Do not take Bimat 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 prostaglandin analogues (may reduce IOP-lowering effect when used together),timolol and other antiglaucoma drops (additive IOP lowering),contact lens solutions/preservatives (remove lenses before dosing)

How to store Bimat T Eye Drops

Store below 25°C, protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed; use within the period stated on label after opening.

Expert advice for Bimat T Eye Drops

Bimat Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s). Bimat Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent. Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bimat Eye Drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiglaucoma/Ocular hypotensive

Drug class:

Prostaglandin (PGF2α) analogue

Chemical class:

Prostaglandin derivative