Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is an ophthalmic prostaglandin analog used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye, thereby lowering pressure to prevent optic nerve damage.
A prostaglandin analog eye drop that lowers eye pressure to prevent glaucoma-related vision loss.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01EE03
- RxNorm
- 283810
- Generic
- Bimatoprost
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- Durysta, Zolymbus, Lumigan, Latisse
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic, topical
- Forms
- gel, solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Reduces elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Also FDA-approved for hypototrichosis (inadequate eyelashes) under the brand name Latisse.
Selectively mimics prostamides to increase aqueous humor outflow through the uveoscleral pathway, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
Common side effects include eyelash growth, eye redness, and iris pigmentation changes. Should be used with caution in patients with a history of intraocular inflammation or macular edema. Contact lenses should be removed before administration and wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Official drug label
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