Brimodin LS
Brimodin LS Products are primarily used for
Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
About Brimodin LS Products
Uses of Brimodin LS Products
Brimonidine is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Brimodin LS Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Brimodin LS are Erythema (skin redness), Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Burning sensation in eye, Stinging in the eyes, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Fatigue, Corneal staining.
How Brimodin LS Products work
Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Patient Concerns about Brimodin LS Products
Frequently asked questions about Brimodin LS Products
Frequently asked questions about Brimonidine
Q. Is Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop a beta blocker?
No, Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop is not a beta blocker. It is an alpha adrenergic agonist which means it acts on alpha adrenergic receptor present in the eye. This medicine reduces the high pressure in the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid in the eyes. It has minimal effect on heart and lungs.
Q. Do Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Yes, Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop may cause drowsiness and may also cause fatigue which may impair the ability to drive or use machinery. It may also cause blurred or abnormal vision which could cause difficulty in driving or using machinery, especially at night or in reduced lighting. You should avoid driving or using machinery until these symptoms have subsided.
Q. Does Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop lower blood pressure?
Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop may cause low or high blood pressure. Before taking Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop, inform your doctor if you are already taking any medicines to lower blood pressure. Moreover, keep a regular check on your blood pressure while you are taking Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop.
Q. Does Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop cause pupil dilation?
No, Brimodin LS 0.1% Eye Drop does not cause pupil dilation. On the contrary, in very rare cases, it may cause pupil constriction, also called miosis. If you experience miosis, you may have night vision difficulty, halos and glare. Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.