Careprost
Indicated to manage intraocular pressure to alleviate risk.
Strengths: 3ml
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lumigan
- Therapeutic class
Anti-glaucoma
- Pharmacological class
Prostaglandin Analogue
- Known off-label uses
hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Precautions and warnings
may cause darkening of the iris
- Minor side effects
eye burning; tearing
- Moderate side effects
conjunctival hyperaemia; vision changes
- Serious side effects
uveitis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
Indicated to manage intraocular pressure to alleviate risk.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sun Pharma
- Onset Time
4–8 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at 2–25°C.
- Age restrictions
Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a physician.
Mechanism of action
A potent prostaglandin analogue that lowers intraocular pressure by promoting aqueous humour outflow.
Careprost
Indicated to manage intraocular pressure to alleviate risk.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bimatoprost
- Listed indication(s): Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Available option
- 6 bottles - 3 ml910-3-ml-9622