Brimo Eye Drops

Indication

Brimo sterile eye drops is effective for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Dosage & Administration

The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) two times daily. Brimo may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drugs to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, the products should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.

Precautions

Although Brimonidine Tartrate had minimal effects on blood pressure of patients in clinical studies, caution should be exercised in treating patients with severe cardiovascular disease. It has not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment; caution should be used in treating such patients.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
There are no studies of Brimonidine Tartrate eye drops in pregnant women, however in animal studies, Brimonidine Tartrate crossed the placenta and entered into the fetal circulation to a related extent. Brimonidine Tartrate eye drops should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known whether Brimonidine Tartrate is excreted in human milk, although in animal studies, Brimonidine Tartrate has been shown to be excreted in breast milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.