Brinzolamide + Timolol
Information about Brinzolamide + Timolol
Brinzolamide + Timolol Uses
Brinzolamide+Timolol is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
How Brinzolamide + Timolol works
Brinzolamide + Timolol is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Timolol. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor while Timolol is a beta blocker. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Common side effects of Brinzolamide + Timolol
Blurred vision, Taste change, Eye irritation, Eye pain, Punctate keratitis, Slow heart rate
Expert advice for Brinzolamide + Timolol
- Brinzolamide + Timolol 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.