Simbrinza Opthalmic
GENERIC NAME: Brimonidine and Brinzolamide
EQUIVALENT US BRAND NAME: Simbrinza Opthalmic
EQUIVALENT US BRAND NAME: Simbrinza Opthalmic
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We will deliver the Indian brand medicine based on availability.
Description
Additional information
Description
Additional information
Brimonidine and Brinzolamide are both medications used in ophthalmology for the treatment of glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
Brimonidine:
- Product Introduction: Brimonidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is commonly marketed under the brand name Alphagan.
- Uses: Brimonidine is primarily used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Benefits: By reducing intraocular pressure, Brimonidine helps to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss associated with glaucoma.
- Side Effects: Common side effects of Brimonidine include eye irritation, burning, stinging, dry mouth, and drowsiness. It may also cause blurred vision or allergic reactions in some individuals.
- Safety Advice: Patients should be advised to avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface to prevent contamination. It should be stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
- Interaction with Drugs: Brimonidine may interact with other medications, particularly monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants, leading to potentially dangerous increases in blood pressure. It may also interact with other medications that lower blood pressure or affect heart rate.
Brinzolamide:
- Product Introduction: Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is commonly marketed under the brand name Azopt.
- Uses: Brinzolamide is used to lower intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Benefits: By inhibiting carbonic anhydrase, Brinzolamide reduces the production of aqueous humor in the eye, thereby lowering intraocular pressure and helping to prevent optic nerve damage.
- Side Effects: Common side effects of Brinzolamide include blurred vision, bitter taste in the mouth, eye discomfort, and eye redness. It may also cause allergic reactions or sensitivity to light in some individuals.
- Safety Advice: Patients should be advised not to touch the dropper tip to any surface to prevent contamination. It should be stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
- Interaction with Drugs: Brinzolamide may interact with other medications, particularly oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors or high-dose salicylates, leading to an increased risk of metabolic acidosis.
More Information: For additional details and medical guidance, you can refer to the MedlinePlus resources on Brimonidine and Brinzolamide:
- Brimonidine: MedlinePlus – Brimonidine
- Brinzolamide: MedlinePlus – Brinzolamide
Note :
- Do not put the quantity above 30 days. (eg. if prescription is 2 pills per day then you can purchase one month of supply of 60 pills)
- We will deliver medicine of Indian brand within 30 days of supply.
- Prescription and ID are required to purchase each month of supply.
- If a doctor writes 30 days of medicines with 3 times refills then you can use the same prescription for 3 consecutive months for purchasing medicine using reorder option and uploading the same prescription and your ID 3 times.