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compositionComposition:BIMATOPROST-0.2%W/V+TIMOLOL-0.5%W/V
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Sightim Eye Drop is used to treat raised/increased pressure in the eye. It contains Bimatoprost and Timolol, which work by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. It may cause side effects such as eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

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

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Sightim Eye Drop

Sightim Eye Drop is a prescription ophthalmic solution used to lower high pressure inside the eyes. It is primarily prescribed for individuals with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. By lowering elevated eye pressure, this medication helps prevent damage to the optic nerve and protects your long-term vision.

To achieve the best results, you must use Sightim Eye Drop consistently every day, typically once in the evening. Since this is an eye drop, food intake does not affect how it works, but using it at the same time each day is essential for maintaining stable eye pressure. Implementing regular, low-impact exercise and attending all scheduled eye checkups can also support your treatment outcomes.

Most people tolerate these eye drops well, but some may experience mild side effects like temporary eye redness, itching, or stinging. If you experience severe eye pain, sudden changes in your vision, or difficulty breathing, you should stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately.

Do not use this medicine if you have certain health conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or serious heart conditions like a slow heart rate or heart failure. Talk to your doctor before starting Sightim Eye Drop if you have diabetes, thyroid disorders, or a history of severe allergies.

This medication can interact with oral heart medications and other eye drops, which is why you must inform your pharmacist of all treatments you currently use. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to ensure this treatment is safe for you.

Uses of Sightim Eye Drop

Sightim Eye Drop is used to lower increased pressure inside the eye, helping protect the optic nerve and preserve vision. It is commonly prescribed for the following conditions:

  • Open-angle glaucoma: Sightim Eye Drop helps lower the elevated fluid pressure in the eye, preventing progressive damage to the optic nerve that could otherwise lead to vision loss.
  • Ocular hypertension: Sightim Eye Drop reduces high pressure inside the eye in patients who have elevated pressure but do not yet show signs of nerve damage or vision loss.

 

Key Benefits

By combining two medicines that lower eye pressure through different mechanisms, Sightim Eye Drop provides several important benefits, including:

  • Dual-Action Eye Pressure Control: Combines two complementary medicines in a single eye drop to provide more effective reduction of intraocular pressure.
  • Protects the Optic Nerve: Helps reduce the risk of permanent optic nerve damage caused by persistently high eye pressure.
  • Helps Preserve Vision: Regular use lowers the likelihood of progressive vision loss associated with glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
  • Long-Lasting Pressure Reduction: Helps maintain stable eye pressure throughout the day with consistent use as prescribed.
  • Convenient Combination Therapy: Reduces the need for multiple separate eye medications, making treatment simpler and improving adherence.
  • Supports Long-Term Eye Health: Ongoing control of eye pressure helps protect your eyesight and maintain visual function over time.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Tilt the head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instil the prescribed number of drops. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas to prevent contamination.

How Sightim Eye Drop Works

Sightim Eye Drop contains two active medicines that work together to lower the pressure inside the eye and help protect the optic nerve from damage caused by increased eye pressure. Timolol is a beta-blocker that works by reducing the amount of aqueous humour, the natural fluid produced inside the eye. By decreasing fluid production, it helps lower the pressure within the eye. Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue that works by increasing the natural drainage of aqueous humour from the eye. It improves the outflow of fluid through the eye's drainage pathways, allowing excess fluid to leave the eye more easily and further reducing eye pressure. Together, these medicines help maintain healthy eye pressure, reduce the risk of optic nerve damage, and help prevent vision loss associated with conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Sightim Eye Drop. But intake of alcohol with Sightim Eye Drop may damage your liver. So intake of Sightim Eye Drop should be avoided with Sightim Eye Drop.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Sightim Eye Drop is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It may affect pregnant women or the fetus. Hence, the intake of Sightim Eye Drop should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Sightim Eye Drop is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Sightim Eye Drop absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Sightim Eye Drop is known to cause blurry vision, so driving or operating any machinery which requires concentration should be avoided unless your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Sightim Eye Drop to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Sightim Eye Drop to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Sightim Eye Drop is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Sightim Eye Drop in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Sightim Eye Drop

Using too many drops of Sightim Eye Drop can cause side effects like a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or breathing difficulties. If you accidentally put too many drops in your eye, rinse it thoroughly with warm water. If someone accidentally swallows the solution, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Schedule regular eye exams: Keep all appointments with your eye care professional to monitor your eye pressure and visual field consistently.
  • Keep your head elevated: Use an extra pillow to keep your head slightly elevated while sleeping, as this can help reduce eye pressure during the night.
  • Choose low-impact exercises: Engage in moderate, low-impact physical activities like walking or swimming. Avoid exercises that require you to be upside down, such as certain yoga poses, which can increase pressure in the head and eyes.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes: Rubbing your eyes can cause irritation or damage, especially when using eye drops that may make your eyes feel temporarily sensitive.
  • Protect your eyes: Wear sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from bright light, which may feel more intense while using these drops.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Sightim Eye Drop to start to work: Sightim Eye Drop ideally shows its action within 20 to 30 minutes after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Sightim Eye Drop last: The duration of action for Sightim Eye Drop is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Sightim Eye Drop

If you miss a dose of Sightim Eye Drop, apply the missed drop as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular routine. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Sightim Eye Drop upright at a controlled room temperature between 15°C and 25°C. •Keep the bottle in its original carton to protect it from direct light.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the bottle: Always check the liquid before use. Do not use the drops if the solution is cloudy, discoloured, or contains floating particles.
  • Remove contact lenses: If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Sightim Eye Drop. Wait at least 15 minutes after applying the drops before reinserting your lenses, as the preservatives in the drops can discolour soft lenses.
  • Prevent contamination: Never touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any other surface. This prevents bacteria from getting inside the bottle and causing serious eye infections.
  • Do not drive immediately: Your vision may be temporarily blurred right after using these eye drops. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require clear vision until your sight is completely clear.
  • Separate from other drops: If you use other ophthalmic medications, wait at least five to ten minutes between applications to prevent the first drop from being washed out by the second.

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Sightim Eye Drop can interact with certain medicines, which may increase the risk of side effects or affect how well your treatment works. Inform your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines you are taking, including:

  • Oral beta-blockers: Taking Sightim Eye Drop alongside oral heart medications like beta-blockers may increase the risk of an excessively slow heart rate or very low blood pressure.
  • Blood pressure medicines: Combining this medication with calcium channel blockers or other blood pressure treatments can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Other glaucoma drops: Using multiple eye drops of the same class without medical supervision can alter the effectiveness of your treatment or increase side effects.

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Sightim Eye Drop when used as directed.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS]

FAQs

Sightim Eye Drop is used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension (increased eye pressure).
Sightim Eye Drop contains Bimatoprost and Timolol. Bimatoprost‚ works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. Collectively, both of them reduce the increased eye pressure.
Sightim Eye Drop contains a preservative which may be absorbed by the contact lenses and change the colour of the contact lenses. So, please remove your lenses before administering Sightim Eye Drop, and you can wear them 15 minutes after using Sightim Eye Drop.
No, Sightim Eye Drop should be taken as advised by the doctor in terms of dose and duration. If you take it in a dose greater than the recommended amount, it may cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Do not stop using Sightim Eye Drop without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Sightim Eye Drop, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Yes, Sightim Eye Drop is known to cause eye irritation as it contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. If you have dry eyes or any cornea disorder, please consult your doctor before using Sightim Eye Drop, as a dose adjustment may be required.
No, Sightim Eye Drop should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications. At least a 10-15 minute gap should be allowed between using two eye medications.
Sightim Eye Drop contains Bimatoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye).
Sightim Eye Drop can be used once a day, either in the morning or the evening. It's essential to use them at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels of the medication in your eyes. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding time and frequency.
It is generally recommended to limit or avoid alcohol consumption while using Timolol and Bimatoprost eye drops. This is because alcohol can increase the risk of low blood pressure and enhance the systemic absorption of timolol, potentially leading to systemic side effects. To be safe, it's best to consult your doctor for personalised advice on consuming alcohol while using this medication.
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use Sightim Eye Drop if you are pregnant unless your doctor recommends it.
Yes, some active components in Sightim Eye Drop can cause a gradual, permanent increase in the brown pigment of the iris (the coloured part of the eye). This change is slow and may not be noticeable for several months or years. It can also cause the skin around the eye or your eyelashes to darken. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you notice these changes.
Yes, even though Sightim Eye Drop is an eye drop, a small amount can enter your bloodstream and affect other parts of your body. It can cause a slower heart rate or breathing difficulties, especially if you have pre-existing asthma, COPD, or heart problems. Stop using the drops and seek immediate medical help if you experience shortness of breath or dizziness. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.
Once a bottle of Sightim Eye Drop is opened, it must be discarded after four weeks, even if there is still liquid left inside. This is because bacteria can slowly contaminate the dropper tip and lead to serious eye infections. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need a replacement bottle.

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