Ocubrin10mg/ml
Eye Drops
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ocubrin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ocubrin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Ocubrin 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 |
Introduction
Ocubrin is a medicine used to reduce increased pressure in the eye, in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension(high pressure in the eye). If the pre... View More
Uses of Ocubrin
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Ocubrin
- Bitter taste
How to use Ocubrin
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Ocubrin works
Ocubrin is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased ey... View More
What if you forget to take Ocubrin?
If you miss a dose of Ocubrin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Ocubrin helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side e... View More
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Remove contact lenses before using Ocubrin, and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of the me... View More
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma , ocular hypertension
Administration
May be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure; if more than one topical ophthalmic drug being used... View More
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 1% susp: Instill 1 drop 2-3 times/day.
Contraindication
Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Mode of Action
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases secretion of aqueous humor thus reducing intraocular pressure.
Precaution
Hepatic and renal impairment; pregnancy. Efficacy has not been established in angle-closure glaucoma. Ensure an interval of at least 10 minutes between ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Blurred vision (5-10%),Dysgeusia (5-10%),Blepharitis (1-5%),Dermatitis (1-5%),Dry eye (1-5%),Foreign body sensation (1-5%),Headache (1-5%),Hyper... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; not recommedned (discontinue drug or do not nurse)
Interaction
Brinzolamide: Concurrent use w/ oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may lead to additive systemic effects. Concurrent use w/ high-dose salicylates may le... View More
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