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Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml Substitute

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Composition:

BRIMONIDINE-0.2%W/V + TIMOLOL-0.5%W/V

Uses:

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml is used in the treatment of Open-angle glaucoma and Ocular hypertension. The detailed uses of Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Open-angle Glaucoma: Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml helps reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), slowing disease progression and preserving vision in patients with open-angle glaucoma.<br/>• Treatment of Ocular Hypertension: Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml is used to lower IOP in patients with ocular hypertension, reducing the risk of developing glaucoma and managing symptoms.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml effectively treats open-angle glaucoma and (ocular hypertension) high pressure in the eyes. Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml consists of Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic drug, an agent which mimics the responses of sympathetic nerves. It acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by the ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in eye pressure. 

FAQs

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eyes).

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml consists of Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by the ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in eye pressure. Thus Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml treats open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml may cause a blurry vision for some time in the beginning. Avoid driving and operating machinery in such cases until you feel better. If the effect persists longer, seek medical attention.

Apply the drops as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Do not discontinue Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml for the prescribed duration.

Store Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml at room temperature, in a dry place. Do not freeze and protect from light. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of its components, in people with asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis, heart problems (low heart rate, heart failure, heartbeat disorders), and in people taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or certain other antidepressant drugs.

Side effects of Brishield Eye Drops 10 ml include itching, stinging sensation, foreign body sensation in the eye, burning sensation in the eye, redness, blurred vision, tiredness, drowsiness, headache, and dryness in the mouth. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.