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Brimocom Eye Drops

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsBrimonidine (2 mg/ml) + Timolol (5 mg/ml)
Description
Brimocom Eye Drops is a combination of Brimonidine and Timolol. It is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma. These are conditions characterised by increased intra-ocular pressure (increased pressure within your eyeballs) due to an imbalance in the production and drainage of the fluid in your eyes. If untreated, they can eventually lead to vision loss. It is also used to relieve redness in your eyes caused by minor eye irritations. Brimocom Eye Drops works by reducing the production of fluid in your eyes and lowering eye pressure. Brimocom Eye Drops shows some common side effects like blurred vision, dry eyes, and burning sensations in the eyes. Most of these side effects last for a short duration and get resolved with time. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or become severe. Avoid driving immediately after using this medicine as your vision might be a little blurry. Brimocom Eye Drops is for external use only. Instill Brimocom Eye Drops as instructed by your doctor. Tilt your head back slightly, pull down your lower eyelid, and squeeze the eye drop from the dropper. Use it for the recommended duration to get maximum benefits. Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended if you are allergic to this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines as they might interact with Brimocom Eye Drops and cause undesired effects. This medicine is not recommended in children below two years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using Brimocom Eye Drops.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Brimocom Eye Drops

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry eyes
  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site
  • Eye discharge

Uses of Brimocom Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Intraocular hypertension
  • Open angle Glaucoma
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Brimocom Eye Drops can be observed within 20 to 30 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Brimocom Eye Drops lasts for an average duration of 12-24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Brimocom Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Brimocom Eye Drops is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Brimocom Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.

Respiratory diseases

Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have respiratory conditions such as asthma (narrowing of the airways) or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung conditions that cause blockage of airflow leading to breathing-related problems). This medicine may get absorbed into the blood and cause bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways). Hence, it may worsen your condition.

sinus bradycardia

Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeat) as it may interfere with the electrical impulses in your heart and could lead to even slower heartbeats.

Atrioventricular block

Heart block, also called AV block, is when the electrical signal that controls your heartbeat is partially or completely blocked. This makes your heart beat slowly or skip beats and your heart cannot pump blood effectively. Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use in such cases as it may worsen your condition.

Overt cardiac failure

Overt cardiac failure is a type of heart failure that occurs when your heart fails to function properly. Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have this condition as it can provoke or worsen your heart problems.

Cardiogenic shock

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition where your heart suddenly stops pumping enough oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have a cardiogenic shock as it may aggravate your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Brimocom Eye Drops is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Contact lens

Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses. The lenses should be removed prior to administration and can be reinserted 15 minutes after administering the medicine.

Driving or operating the machines

Brimocom Eye Drops may cause blurred vision and rarely dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Bacterial keratitis

Bacterial keratitis is the swelling of the clear tissue on the front of the eye (cornea) due to bacterial infection. If Brimocom Eye Drops gets contaminated by the bacteria, it can lead to an infection in your eyes. Hence, do not touch the tip of the dropper against your eyes or any surface, as it can contaminate the medicine.

Use in children

Brimocom Eye Drops is not recommended in children below two years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Instill the missed dose of Brimocom Eye Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never instill more than the prescribed dose of Brimocom Eye Drops. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Antihypertensives

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

CNS depressants

Disease interactions

Depression

Use Brimocom Eye Drops with caution if you have depression, due to the risk of worsening of the condition.

Heart Disease

Use Brimocom Eye Drops with caution if you have severe heart problems. In rare cases, this medicine may get absorbed into the blood on prolonged use and cause slow heart rate, chest heaviness, palpitation, reduced blood pressure, etc.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Instill Brimocom Eye Drops as instructed by your doctor. Tilt your head back slightly, pull down your lower eyelid, and squeeze the eye drop from the dropper. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Brimocom Eye Drops is for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth, nose, or open wounds. Rinse immediately with water if it comes in contact with these areas. Wash your hands before you apply the eye drop. To avoid contamination, you should not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If you are using any other eye medication, maintain a time gap of at least five minutes between the use of both medications. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks of use.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Brimocom Eye Drops works by reducing the fluid pressure inside the eyes.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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