In Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 or older. Alcon Brimo Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps to prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
- Alcohol : None
No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Alcon Brimo Eye Drop during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcon Brimo Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alcon Brimo Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.Alcon Brimo Eye Drop may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive. | - Kidney : None
No interaction found/established | - Liver : None
No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose of Alcon Brimo Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Is Alcon Brimo Eye Drop a beta blocker?::: No, Alcon Brimo Eye Drop is not a beta blocker. It is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, which means it acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors present in the eye. This medicine reduces the high pressure in the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid in the eyes. It has a minimal effect on the heart and lungs.| Does Alcon Brimo Eye Drop make you sleepy?::: Yes, Alcon Brimo Eye Drop may cause drowsiness and may also cause fatigue, which may impair the ability to drive or use machinery. It may also cause blurred or abnormal vision, which could cause difficulty in driving or using machinery, especially at night or in reduced lighting. You should avoid driving or using machinery until these symptoms have subsided.| Does Alcon Brimo Eye Drop lower blood pressure?::: Alcon Brimo Eye Drop may cause low or high blood pressure. Before taking Alcon Brimo Eye Drop, inform your doctor if you are already taking any medicines to lower blood pressure. Moreover, keep a regular check on your blood pressure while you are taking Alcon Brimo Eye Drop.| Does Alcon Brimo Eye Drop cause pupil dilation?::: No, Alcon Brimo Eye Drop does not cause pupil dilation. On the contrary, in very rare cases, it may cause pupil constriction, also called miosis. If you experience miosis, you may have night vision difficulty, halos, and glare. Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
Alcon Brimo Eye Drop is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
-Amitriptyline (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Brimonidine with Amitriptyline. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Amitriptyline may reduce the efficacy of Brimonidine.
| -Clomipramine (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Brimonidine with Clomipramine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Clomipramine may reduce the efficacy of Brimonidine.
| -Imipramine (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Brimonidine with Imipramine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Imipramine may reduce the efficacy of Brimonidine.
| -Nortriptyline (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Brimonidine with Nortriptyline. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Nortriptyline may reduce the efficacy of Brimonidine.
| -Tranylcypromine (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Brimonidine with Tranylcypromine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation, faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience it. Tranylcypromine may decrease the metabolism of Brimonidine.Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.