Bimat LS Eye Drop

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2145

USA Brand Name

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution

Strength

N/A

Generic Name

Bimatoprost

Manufacturer

Ajanta Pharma, India

## Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

## What Is The Generic Name For Bimat LS Eye Drop:

Bimatoprost is the generic version for Bimat LS Eye Drop

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution

## About Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat LS Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost , which is used for the treatment of Glaucoma or ocular hypertension. You can find it from all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Dosage Form:

Eye Drops

## Manufacturer :

Ajanta Pharma, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Bimat LS Eye Drop.

## Strength :

Bimat LS Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the drugstores, leading online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat LS Eye Drop is used in the treatment of disease like:

Glaucoma

## How Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost) Works:

Bimat LS Eye Drop is consisting of Bimatoprost as an active ingredient which basically decreases the pressure in the eyeball by increasing the expulsion of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball)

## Before You Use Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to its contents

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

You should avoid wearing of contact lenses while using Bimat LS Eye Drop and should wear after 15 min of using it.

Avoid driving or doing any mechanical work while taking eye drops as it may cause blurring of vision.

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

You should avoid Bimat LS Eye Drop if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Are using Contact Lenses

Are using other Eye Drops which can meddle with Bimatoprost

You should always consult your Physician for effective and suitable treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have any infection of eyes or any part of eyes

Have any Liver Dysfunction

Have gone through any eye surgery

Are having any other Diseases, Therapies or Drugs which may affect its efficacy

## Dosage :

Bimat LS Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Bimatoprost , which is used in the treatment of Glaucoma . It is available in various strengths and substitutes but it should be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage as severity of the disease differs from person to person.

Patients are advised to take Bimat LS Eye Drop at a fixed time as suggested by the doctor. If you are taking multiple eye medication then always take a gap of 5-10 min between two medicines to prevent the interaction of medicines.

## How Much Of The Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Bimat LS Eye Drop. Furthermore, it is suggested to take one drop daily on regular basis.

## How To Take The Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost):

Bimat LS Eye Drop should be taken at a fixed time probably in the evening time or as directed by your doctor.

Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching its tip to the eye. Gently squeeze the dropper and pour the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Clean the extra liquid with a clean towel.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

You are advised to take the Eye Drop as long as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine before the completion of the course and also do not take it for a longer period without doctor’s knowledge.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you are observing that you have taken a high dose/multiple doses and due to that you are facing some problems in your eyes.

Do not share your eye drops with any one in any case. One should visit doctor first to know about their problem and to get treatment accordingly.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Bimat LS Eye Drop should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take multiple dosages next time if you missed once. Taking multiple doses at single will not speed up the process of recovery.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Bimat LS Eye Drop (Bimatoprost)

Eye Itching

Conjunctival Hyperemia

Stinging in the Eyes

Eyelash Changes

Burning Sensation in Eye

Foreign Body Sensation in Eyes

Increased Iris Pigmentation which may be permanent

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with the Eye Drop contents which can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other medicines or Herbal Supplements as these may interact with your Bimat LS Eye Drop. It may interact with the following medicines:

Latanoprost

## Warning And Precaution:

Bimat LS Eye Drop should be used very cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity

Abnormal Liver Function

Absent eye lens (Aphakia)

Inflammation of Iris and Uvea of the eye

Macular swelling (Edema) and degeneration of the eye

Always consult your doctor for best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Care should be taken to prevent the contact of eye dispenser with eyes, eyelashes, eyelids, or fingers to avoid infection

Consult your doctor in case you have any doubt regarding dose, strength and time of the medication

## Indications :

Skin of the Eyelid may become dark and of increased length, thickness, and the number of your eyelashes. Do not worry as these changes will be gone after discontinuing Bimat LS Eye Drop.

Read the insert carefully.

## Storage :

Store it at room temperature in dark, dry and clean place. Do not freeze it.