Lumigan
Utilized to manage glaucoma and ocular hypertension, indicated to reduce intraocular pressure and support long-term ocular health for patients diagnosed with primary conditions.
Strengths: 3ml
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lumigan + Applicators
- Therapeutic class
Prostaglandin Analogue
- Pharmacological class
Prostaglandin F2-alpha Analogue
- Known off-label uses
hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Minor side effects
conjunctival hyperaemia; eye pruritus; eye irritation
- Moderate side effects
iris pigmentation; dry eye
- Serious side effects
macular oedema — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Allergan
- Onset Time
4–8 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children and adolescents.
Precautions and warnings
may cause darkening of the iris; may cause growth of eyelashes; use with caution if history of uveitis
Patient summary
Utilized to manage glaucoma and ocular hypertension, indicated to reduce intraocular pressure and support long-term ocular health for patients diagnosed with primary conditions.
Mechanism of action
Bimatoprost is a structural prostaglandin analogue that mimics the effects of naturally occurring prostaglandins, increasing the outflow of aqueous humour from the eye and thereby reducing intraocular pressure effectively.
Storage instructions
Store at room temperature not exceeding 25°C, keep the container tightly closed and protected from light.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Breastfeeding: Discontinue during treatment.
Lumigan
Utilized to manage glaucoma and ocular hypertension, indicated to reduce intraocular pressure and support long-term ocular health for patients diagnosed with primary conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bimatoprost
- Listed indication(s): Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Available option
- 3 bottles - 3 ml912-3-ml-9615