Bimatoprost

When should one not use Bimatoprost

• If you are allergic to Bimatoprost or any other ingredient of this medicine.
• If you have experienced an allergic reaction to benzalkonium chloride.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Itchy eyes
• Pain in eyes
• Swelling and redness of eyes
• Darker skin color around the eyes
• Increased growth of eyelashes
• Blurred vision

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from any respiratory illness (asthma, COPD) or any viral infection.
• You have a low heart rate and low blood pressure.
• You have any eye surgery in the past, or you have dry eyes.
• Avoid spreading of the eyedrop over the skin around the eyes, on your face as it may cause increased hair growth.
• There are chances of growth of eyelashes, darkening of the skin of eyelid, increased pigmentation of iris related to the eye being treated this might bring a difference in the appearance of both the eyes.
• Remove your contact lenses before instilling this eyedrop and you may wear them back after 15 minutes.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way Bimatoprost works or Bimatoprost itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• If you use a medicine of the same class (misoprostol, dinoprostone) with Bimatoprost, it may lead to excessive lowering of your eye pressure.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

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