Brinz 1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 501.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Brinzolamide |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
Indications
- Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
- Ocular hypertension
- Open-angle glaucoma
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
- Reduction in aqueous humor secretion
- Reduction in intraocular pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Shake well before use
- Insert 1 drop in affected eye(s) three times daily
- Use in pediatric patients
- Use in geriatric patients
- Administration with other topical ophthalmic products
- Administering multiple topical ophthalmic drugs
Interaction
- Rare drug interactions with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Considerations with high-dose salicylate therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Unusual taste
- Blepharitis
- Dermatitis
- Dry eye
- Headache
- Ocular discomfort
- Ocular pain
- Allergic reactions
- Alopecia
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dyspnea
- Nausea
- Pharyngitis
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use only if potential benefits justify potential risks to fetus or baby
Precautions & Warnings
- Systemic absorption due to sulfonamide
- Adverse reactions similar to sulfonamides
- Fatalities due to severe reactions
- Sensitization risk upon re-administration
- Excretion in kidney
- Not recommended in renal impairment
- Caution in hepatic impairment patients
Overdose Effects
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Acidosis state
- Possible nervous system effects
- Monitoring serum electrolyte levels and blood pH levels
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for miotics and glaucoma
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
- Do not use more than four weeks after opening
- Protect from freezing