Brivizac Eye Drop is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.

Brivizac Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

The most common side effects include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it off with water. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision.

Uses of Brivizac Eye Drop

Treatment of Glaucoma

Benefits of Brivizac Eye Drop

In Treatment of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye. Brivizac Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.

Side effects of Brivizac Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Brivizac

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Blurred vision

How to use Brivizac Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Brivizac Eye Drop works

Brivizac Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Brimonidine. Brinzolamide is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Brivizac Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Brivizac Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Brivizac Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Brivizac Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Brivizac Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Brivizac Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

Golucoma in eye pain in eye both

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist

Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist

User feedback

Patients taking Brivizac Eye Drop

Twice A Day

52%

Once A Day

43%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Brivizac Eye Drop for?

Glaucoma

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using Brivizac Eye Drop?

Irritation

25%

Blurred visio*

25%

Eye redness

25%

No Side Effec*

25%

*Blurred vision, No Side Effect

How do you take Brivizac Eye Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Brivizac Eye Drop on price

Average

67%

Expensive

33%

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References

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Brimonidine tartrate [Prescribing Information]. Bridgewater, NJ: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India

Country of origin: India

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