Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml

Description

About 

{{Product}} performs the function of treating high pressure in the eyes also known as ocular hypertension. {{Product}} is also prescribed to help patients with glaucoma. High pressure occurs when excess fluid is trapped inside the eye. Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml helps the fluid drain down. If ocular hypertension is left untreated, it can cause patient blindness or damage to the optic nerve. 

{{Product}} is only to be administered on the prescription of a medical expert. Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is commonly advised to be administered once a day and reduces pressure inside the eyes within 4 hours. {{Product}} is not to be administered to kids under 18. Patients might permanently experience a change in eye color as a side effect and might experience red and itchy eyelids. 

Patients who are supposed to undergo eye surgery are requested to take precautions and use {{Product}} only if considered essential by the doctor. Patients who have dry eyes or have had allergic reactions to medicine or silver are requested to take precautions. 

Indications 

{{Product}} can be used to treat:

• Glaucoma 
• Raised intraocular pressure
• Ocular hypertension  

How To Use {{Product}}

{{Product}} is administered with clean hands which should be washed before instillation. Patients should kneel back and tilt their head backward eye drops can be administered without any distress. While looking upwards, a patient is required to squeeze the dropper so a single drop can fall down to the eye.  Then the patient can close eyes for a few minutes to avoid irritation and wipe away excess liquid from the eyes. 

How Does {{Product}} Work

{{Product}} performs the function of reducing the pressure inside the eyes by releasing the excessive fluid that gets trapped inside the eye. 

Dosage

Adult Dosage 

{{Product}} is to be administered once a day and starts showing results in 4 hours by reducing pressure. 

Pregnancy Use And Lactation 

Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is considered unessential to be applied by pregnant women unless highly recommended by doctors to do so. The Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml should be avoided in pregnancy as it may result in mild to severe side effects for the woman and the baby. However, if the application of Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is essential then it should be done under the special care and expertise of a doctor. The drops may or may not pass into breast milk as it is expelled in the waste of metabolism and hardly contains a few droplets to get involved in breastmilk. However, doctors still don’t recommend the practice of applying Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml while lactating, if application is still crucial the lactating woman is usually suggested to bring it to a halt or consult a doctor. 

Precautions 

The doctor should be informed of the following conditions before using Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml:

• Angle closure Aphakia 
• Asthma 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
• Compromised respiratory function 
• Congenital glaucoma 
• Contact lens wearer 
• History of ocular viral infections 
• Inflammatory ocular conditions 
• Neovascular glaucoma 
• Predisposition to bradycardia 
• Renal or hepatic impairment  
• Pseudophakia with torn 
• Posterior lens capsule 
• Anterior lenses chamber 

Contraindications 

Doctor should be informed about the following/history of these before using {{Product}}:

• Allergy to silver 
• Allergic reaction to components
• Kidney or liver problem 
• Swelling or inflammation of eyes 
• Eye injury 
• Eye surgery 

Interaction With Other Medicines 

• Contact lenses 
• Silver components 
• Herbal products 
• Other eye drops 

Adverse Effects 

Common Side Effects

• Burning eyes
• Irritation in eyes
• stinging/ red eyes 
• Hair growth in parts of body
• Darkening of skin around eyelashes 
• Headache 
• Ocular discomfort 
• Blood Pressure changes
• Sensitivity from light/ sunlight 

Rare Side Effects

• Discoloration of iris
• Blepharitis 
• Conjunctival disorders 
• Corneal erosion 
• Thickening of eyelashes 
• Photophobia 
• Punctate keratitis 
• Reduced visual acuity 
• Transient punctate epithelial erosion 
• Rapid vision changes 

How To Cope-Up With Adverse Effects

Irritation in the eyes – patients who experience irritation in eyes are advised to use a warm piece of clothing to bring comfort to eyes and not perform any tasks which require concentration. 

Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe

Blood pressure changes- patients who experience hypertension are required to consult a doctor and rest while also maintaining a healthy balanced diet. 

Sensitivity from light- patients who are applying medication are requested to avoid direct eye contact with sunlight or light bulbs as it might cause distress and pressure on the eyes. 

FAQ’s

Q1. HOW TO STORE Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml?

Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

Q2.  WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml?

 An extra dose or two of Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is not known to cause any harm but an excess instillation of Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor as it may lead to serious side effects

Q3. WILL Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No, there is not sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

Q4. WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml?

Common side effects caused by medicine are irritation, burning or red eyes. The Patient can also cause hair growth in parts of body. 

Q5. WILL Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml AFFECT MY FERTILITY?

No, there is not sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

Q6. DOES Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml CAUSE ADDICTION?

No. This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient

Q7. CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml?

Alcohol is also known to lower your blood pressure which if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness. It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during the course of your treatment.

Q8. CAN Lumigan Ophthalmic 0.03% Drop 3 ml BE ADMINISTERED TO INFANTS?

No, {{Product}} is only to be administered to children aged 18 or above.