Brimosun LS
Brimosun LS Products are primarily used for
Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
About Brimosun LS Products
Uses of Brimosun LS Products
Brimonidine is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Brimosun LS Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Brimosun 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 Brimosun 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 Brimosun LS Products
Frequently asked questions about Brimosun LS Products
Frequently asked questions about Brimonidine
Q. Is Brimosun LS Eye Drop a beta blocker?
No, Brimosun LS 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 Brimosun LS Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Yes, Brimosun LS 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 Brimosun LS Eye Drop lower blood pressure?
Brimosun LS Eye Drop may cause low or high blood pressure. Before taking Brimosun LS 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 Brimosun LS Eye Drop.
Q. Does Brimosun LS Eye Drop cause pupil dilation?
No, Brimosun LS 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.