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LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution), a prostaglandin analogue is prescribed by the physicians to control the progression and medical management of open angle glaucoma (intra-ocular hypertension). In the treatment of Intra ocular pressure, the LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) induces the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes. The off-label use of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is to lengthen the eye lashes and it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Who should not take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) should not be prescribed for the patients with active intra ocular inflammation like uveitis, eye lid or eye lashes problems and infections, aphakic and pseudoaphakic patients, bacterial or viral keratoconjuctivitis. No drug interaction data is available for LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution). According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is classified as a pregnancy category – C drug and you should not use if you are a pregnant women or a nursing mother. If you are allergic to Bimatoprost or any other similar prostaglandins, you should not use LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution).
LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) Side Effects:
LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) can cause side effects like increased pigmentation of the iris, growth of eyelid and eye lashes, reversible Peri-orbital tissue pigmentation, eye colour changes, rarely bacterial keratitis and iritis can occur. Some serious side effects of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) are allergic reactions, itching with swelling and pain, rashes, reddening of the eyes, dry eyes, photophobia, oedema in the face, vision changes, inability to differentiate the colours, eye discharge, throat and tongue, dysphagia, flue like symptoms and upper respiratory tract infections, asthenia, nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps, abnormal serum liver function tests, dyspnoea and dizziness. Life threatening complications followed by the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) are very uncommonly reported.
How should I take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
The recommended oral dosage for the LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is one drop in the affected eye once daily, preferably in the evening. The following instruction should be followed to take the LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution): (1) apply one drop of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) once daily in the evening time 2) Do not touch the nozzle of the container and replace the cap immediately after use 3) Do not use cosmetics or other skin eye applications immediately after the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 4) If there is no visible benefit after the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) more than 2 weeks, contact your Doctor immediately. 5) Visit your ophthalmologist often and check your intra ocular pressure and other eye changes while using LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution).
Keep taking LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your problems or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) as often and in the way LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
Take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
For LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Avoid touch the nozzle tip of the container of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution). You should not use the contaminated solution which can lead to vision loss.
You should remove your contact lens before the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) and you can wear it 5 minutes after the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution).
Do not stop taking LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
You should wait at least 5 minutes to apply another ophthalmic drug after the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution).
If you experience abnormal reactions after the application of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution), you must consult the Physician right away.
Visit your Ophthalmologist clinic often to check your eye condition and the intra ocular pressure.
Store LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
Take the missed dose of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication that may lead to dizziness, fainting, tachycardia, severe headache and other unpleasant and serious side effects.
What happens if I overdose of LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)?
LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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