Generic name:brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic [ bri-MON-i-deen-and-brin-ZOE-la-mide-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2021.
What is Simbrinza?
Simbrinza Ophthalmic Drops contain a combination of brimonidine and brinzolamide. Brimonidine and brinzolamide reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Simbrinza is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).
Simbrinza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Simbrinza should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
Simbrinza may cause drowsiness in some patients. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Stop using Simbrinza and call your doctor at once if you have blurred or tunnel vision, eye pain, see halos around lights, eye redness, or severe discomfort.
Take special care that the tip of the dropper bottle does not touch your eye, the skin around your eye or your fingers. Germs can spread into the medicine bottle if you touch the tip of the bottle.
Before using Simbrinza
You should not use Simbrinza if you are allergic to brimonidine or brinzolamide.
Simbrinza should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
To make sure Simbrinza is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
liver disease;
congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, history of stroke or blood clot;
high or low blood pressure;
circulation problems, such as Raynaud's syndrome (numbness or cold feeling in your fingers or toes);
depression;
an allergy to sulfa drugs; or
narrow-angle glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Simbrinza will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if...
