Bimatoprost Ophthalmic

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic is available under various brand names: Lumigan

Common side effects of Bimatoprost Ophthalmic include:

• eye redness.

Serious side effects of Bimatoprost Ophthalmic include:

• hives.
• difficult breathing. 
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection);
• vision changes; or
• red, swollen, or itchy eyelids.

Rare side effects of Bimatoprost Ophthalmic include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Ophthalmic solution

• 0.01% (Lumigan)
• 0.03% (Latisse, generic)

Elevated intraocular pressure:

Adult dosage

• Ophthalmic, topical: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening; do not exceed once-daily dosing (may decrease IOP-lowering effect). If used with other topical ophthalmic agents, separate administration by at least 5 minutes.

Hypotrichosis of the eyelashes (Latisse):

Adult dosage

• Ophthalmic, topical: Place one drop on the applicator and apply evenly along the skin of the upper eyelid at the base of eyelashes once daily at bedtime; repeat the procedure for the second eye (use a clean applicator).

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic has severe interactions with no other drugs.
• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic has serious interactions with the following drugs:
  • latanoprost
  • latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic
  • tafluprost
  • travoprost ophthalmic
• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic has moderate interactions with at least 31 other drugs.
• Bimatoprost Ophthalmic has minor interactions with no other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to Bimatoprost Ophthalmic
• swelling or infection in your eye.
• retinal detachment; or
• eye surgery or injury affecting the lens of your eye. 

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bimatoprost Ophthalmic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bimatoprost Ophthalmic?”

Cautions

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
• You may also notice increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These changes occur slowly, and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
• May cause intraocular inflammation; caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (.g, uveitis) as the condition may be exacerbated
• Avoid using too much of this medicine, which can actually make it less effective.
• Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women; there is no increase in the risk of major birth defects or miscarriages based on bimatoprost postmarketing experience; administered during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
• Lactation
  • Not known whether topical ocular treatment with this product could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk; the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from therapy.