Senzopt T Eye Drops

Composition of Senzopt T Eye Drops

Senzopt T Eye Drops contains Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v) + Timolol (0.5% w/v). It belongs to the Eye drops class of medicines.

Uses of Senzopt T Eye Drops

Treatment of Glaucoma Treatment of Ocular hypertension

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Glaucoma Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye. Senzopt T Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring
• regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages. In Treatment of Ocular hypertension Ocular hypertension is a condition where the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal eye pressure due to fluid build-up. Senzopt T Eye Drop increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. This prevents further damage or complications such as change in vision or even loss of vision. You should only use Senzopt T Eye Drop in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Show More

How Senzopt T Eye Drops works

Senzopt T Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: bimatoprost and timolol. Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue, while timolol is a beta blocker. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

How to take Senzopt T Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye(s) as directed by an ophthalmologist. Wash hands before use; avoid touching the dropper tip; wait 5–10 minutes between different eye drops.

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 Senzopt 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 Senzopt T Eye Drops

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

• burning/stinging
• eye irritation
• redness
• watery eyes
• blurred vision

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 Senzopt T Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Do not use if allergic to any ingredient. Avoid contaminating the dropper tip. Remove contact lenses before instillation and reinsert after 15 minutes (or as advised). If pain, worsening redness, vision changes, or no improvement occurs, consult an eye specialist. Use in children, pregnancy, or breastfeeding only on medical advice.

Do not take Senzopt 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

If using other eye medicines, separate by 5–10 minutes; specific drug interactions depend on the active ingredient(s).

How to store Senzopt T Eye Drops

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Discard 4 weeks after opening or as per label.

Expert advice for Senzopt T Eye Drops

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. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. It may temporarily cause your eyelashes to grow longer, darker, and thicker. This is not harmful. It may cause brown pigmentation of the eye when used long-term. This may be permanent, but it is not harmful. Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SENSES PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

OPHTHAL

Drug class:

Eye drops