ABpres 0.2%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Brimonidine tartrate timolol maleate
Company	Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure
Treatment for glaucoma
Treatment for ocular hypertension

Pharmacology

Comprised of Brimonidine Tartrate & Timolol Maleate
Dual mechanism of action
Decreases aqueous humor production
Increases nonpressure dependent uveoscleral outflow
Lowers IOP by reducing aqueous humor production
Rapid onset of action
Peak ocular hypotensive effect within two hours

Dosage & Administration

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily

Interaction

No specific drug interaction studies conducted

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component
Bronchial asthma
Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sinus bradycardia
Second or third-degree atrioventricular block
Overt cardiac failure
Cardiogenic shock

Side Effects

Allergic conjunctivitis
Conjunctival folliculosis
Conjunctival hyperaemia
Eye pruritus
Ocular burning or stinging

Pregnancy & Lactation

No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Timolol detected in human milk
Decision to discontinue nursing or taking should be made after considering the importance of the drug to the mother

Precautions & Warnings

May be absorbed systemically
Similar potential adverse reactions as systemic beta-blockers
Cautions in treating patients with severe or unstable and uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases

Use in Special Populations

Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 2 years not established
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed between elderly and other adult patients

Therapeutic Class

Drugs for miotics and glaucoma

Storage Conditions

Store at a cool & dry place
Protect from light
Do not use longer than 30 days after the first opening of the bottle
Keep out of the reach of children

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