Ganfort Eye Drops
Bimatoprost 0.03% + Timolol 0.5% eye prep
"0.3mg, 5mg/ml"
ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LTD.
| Pack size | 3ml Dropper Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | IRELAND |
| Agent | AL BAKER TRADING EST. |
| Retail Price | 114.50 AED |
Indications
Ganfort Eye Drops is used for:
Reduction of intra-ocular pressure in adult patients with, open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult:
Eye drop: The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) once-daily.
Child Dose
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this formulation.
Precautions
The active substances Timolol/ Bimatoprost may be absorbed systemically. Due to the beta-adrenergic component, Timolol, the same types of cardiovascular, pulmonary and other adverse reactions as seen with systemic beta-blockers may occur. Caution should be exercised in treating patients with severe or unstable and uncontrolled cardiovascular Disease.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
There is a potential for bradycardia when ophthalmic beta-blockers solution is administered concomitantly with oral calcium channel blockers, guanethidine, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, parasympathomimetics, anti-arrhythmic and digitalis glycosides. Concomitant ocular medications should be administered at least 5 min apart from the instillation of this Eye Drops.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Bimatoprost 0.03% + Timolol 0.5% eye prep :
26%
Ocular hyperemia
5-10%
Decreased visual acuity, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, pain and pruritis
Mechanism of Action
Note
Ganfort "0.3mg, 5mg/ml" Eye Drops manufactured by ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) LTD.. Its generic name is Bimatoprost 0.03% + Timolol 0.5% eye prep. Ganfort is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Ganfort Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.