Lumigan Opht
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Generic Name: BIMATOPROST SOLUTION - OPHTHALMIC
Pronounced: (bi-MAT-oh-prost)
Lumigan Opht Uses
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to
glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular
hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help
prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of
fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.
Bimatoprost is used after other medicines either caused very
bothersome side effects or did not fully work to lower the pressure
in the eye.
How To Use Lumigan Opht
Apply this medication in the affected eye(s), usually once a day
in the evening, or as directed by your doctor. Do not use
bimatoprost more often because it will not work as well.
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid
contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your
eye or any other surface.
Bimatoprost contains a preservative that may stain contact
lenses. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using
your eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes after each dose before
putting your lenses back in.
Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid
to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place
one drop into the pouch. Look downward and gently close your eyes
for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye
(near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the
medication from draining out. Try not to blink and do not rub your
eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed.
Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each
use, and keep the cap tightly closed.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or
ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other
medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye
drops to enter the eye.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit
from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. It is
important to continue using bimatoprost even if you feel well. Most
people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eye do not have
symptoms.
Also see more information on Lumigan from the
Physician's Desk Reference
drug library.
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