Out of stock
Safety Advices
বাংলা
English
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lumigan may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lumigan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Lumigan that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
UNSAFE
Lumigan may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Medicine Overview of Lumigan 0.03% Eye Drop
Introduction
Lumigan is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood. Lumigan is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the...
... Show moreUses of Lumigan
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Lumigan
Common
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Eye itching
How to use Lumigan
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 dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Lumigan works
Lumigan is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Lumigan?
If you miss a dose of Lumigan, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Lumigan helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
- Lumigan may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
- Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Lumigan.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Brief Description
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult: Ophth Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular HTN As 0.03% soln: Instill 1 drop once nightly.
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue with ocular hypotensive action. It is postulated to lower intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous humor through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral routes.
Precaution
May increase pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue and eyelashes. Active intraocular inflammation. Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in the treatment of inflammatory, neovascular or angle closure glaucoma. Ensure at least an interval of 5 minutes between admin of ophthalmic preparations. Contact lenses should be removed prior to admin. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Conjunctival hyperemia (25-45%),Growth of eyelashes (15-45%),Ocular pruritus (15-45%)
1-10%
Ocular dryness (3-10%),Visual disturbance (3-10%),Ocular burning (3-10%),Foreign body sensation (3-10%),Ocular pain (3-10%),Pigmentation of the periocular skin (3-10%),Blepharitis (3-10%),Cataract (3-10%),Superficial punctate keratitis (3-10%),Eyelid erythema (3-10%),Ocular irritation (3-10%),Eyelash darkening (3-10%),Ocular discharge (1-3%),Tearing (1-3%),Photophobia (1-3%),Allergic conjunctivitis (1-3%),Asthenopia (1-3%),Increases in iris pigmentation (1-3%),Conjunctival edema (1-3%)
Frequency Not Defined
Periorbital erythema,Eye swelling,Eyelids: burning sensation, edema, irritation, pruritus,Iris hyperpigmentation,Lacrimation increased,Madarosis and trichorrhexis,Periorbital and lid changes associated with a deepening of the eyelid sulcus,Rash (including macular, erythematous, and pruritic limited to the eyelids and periorbital region),Skin discoloration (periorbital),Blurred vision