Bimat
Bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They increase fluid drainage from the eye to lower pressure.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Bimatoprost
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 0.3mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Bimat vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Bimat details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- bimatoprost
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Prostaglandin F2-Alpha Analog
- Known off-label uses
- eyelash hypotrichosis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Minor side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; eye pruritus; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- visual disturbance; eyelash growth; pigmentation changes
- Serious side effects
- macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Ajanta Pharma
- Onset Time
- 4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use if benefit justifies risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They increase fluid drainage from the eye to lower pressure.
Mechanism of action
Enhances aqueous humor outflow through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral pathways in the eye.