Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution
Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution Dosage and Administration
The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% should not be administered more than once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 4 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached within approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophtha...
