Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop
Indoco Remedies Ltd

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 bottle
250.00

USED FOR:
Ocular hypertension Glaucoma

COMPOSITION:
Brimonidine (0.15% w/v)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop 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.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Brimonidine   0.15% w/v

Uses of Brimochek Eye Drop
Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

How to use Brimochek Eye Drop
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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Brimochek Eye Drop works
Brimochek 0.15% Eye Drop decreases the pressure in the eyeball by decreasing the formation of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball ).

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Burning sensation in eye, Conjunctival hyperemia , Fatigue, Stinging in the eyes, Drowsiness, Eye itching, Allergic reaction in eye.

Expert advice for Brimochek Eye Drop
Helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s). Brimochek may cause allergic reaction in the form of eyelid swelling, eye discomfort, foreign-object sensation, redness and itching. Notify your doctor if any of these occur. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side effects. Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection. Remove contact lenses before using Betagan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them. When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Brimochek the same as Alphagan?
Yes, Alphagan is a trade name of drug Brimochek

Q. Is Brimochek or Brimochek tartrate a beta blocker/steroid?
Brimochek or Brimochek tartrate is a sympatomimetic drug and not a beta blocker/steroid

Q. Does Brimochek cause fatigue?
Yes, feeling fatigue is a very common side effect of Brimochek. Always consult your doctor if you experience such type of side effect

Q. Why does Brimochek cause miosis?
Brimochek causing this side effect is very rare. It may be because of overdose of other alpha2-agonists. Always consult your doctor if you experience such type of side effect

Q. How does Brimochek lower intraocular pressure (iop)?
It reduces the intraocular pressure by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye.