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Bidin LS TM Eye Drops

Manufactured byAJANTA PHARMA LTD
ContainsBrimonidine (0.1 %w/v) + Timolol (0.5 %w/v)
₹293
5ML EYE DROPS

Description

Bidin LS TM Eye Drops is a combination medicine used for the treatment of increased eye pressure in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, conditions which may lead to eventual vision loss. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Bidin LS TM Eye Drops

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bidin LS TM Eye Drops

Headache

Dizziness

Blurred vision

Dry eyes

Burning or stinging sensation at application site

Eye discharge

Nervousness

Uses of Bidin LS TM Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

Intraocular hypertension

This medicine is used to reduce fluid pressure inside the eyes in patients suffering from intraocular hypertension.

Open angle Glaucoma

This medicine is used to reduce fluid pressure inside the eyes in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 20 to 30 minutes of administration of the dose.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to brimonidine, timolol, any other beta-blockers, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Respiratory diseases

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Sinus Bradycardia

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of sinus bradycardia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Atrioventricular Block

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of second or third degree AV block, not controlled with a pacemaker, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Overt Cardiac Failure

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known overt cardiac failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Cardiogenic shock

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients undergoing treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Contact lens

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses in your eyes. The lens should be removed prior to administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted 15 minutes post administration.

Driving or operating the machines

This medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Bacterial Keratitis

If this medicine is contaminated by bacteria, it can lead to an infection of the cornea (bacterial keratitis). Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.

Depression

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. These patients should be monitored closely for any changes in mood or behavior. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Cardiovascular diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of very low blood pressure. Report any symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, changes in heart rate, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Cardiac failure

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of cardiac failure since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Antihypertensives

Epinephrine

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Beta blockers

CNS depressants

Calcium antagonists

Catecholamine depleting agents

Digitalis

Disease interactions

Depression

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. This risk is especially higher if the medicine is used for a prolonged period of time. Close monitoring of such patients for any change in mood or behavior is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of diabetes due to the increased risk of very low blood sugar levels. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels to safely use this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hyperthyroidism

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hyperthyroidism since an abrupt withdrawal of therapy may worsen the patient's condition. Therapy should be discontinued gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks, when necessary, to decrease this risk. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works

This medicine works by reducing the fluid pressure inside the eyes.

Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Timolol - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 15 March 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00373

Brimonidine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 21 March 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00484

Brimonidine Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 21 March 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601232.html

Timolol Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 15 March 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682043.html

Related Questions

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₹293 
5ML EYE DROPS