Information about Lumigan Unit Dose Drops (Bimatoprost)
Lumigan unit dose drops are a prescription eye medication containing bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog designed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Product Highlights
- Reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
- Management of ocular hypertension.
Key Ingredient
Key Benefits
- Effectively reduces intraocular pressure, helping to prevent optic nerve damage.
- Single-use vials minimize contamination risk and enhance dosing accuracy.
- May promote eyelash growth as a secondary effect.
Direction of Use
- Clean your hands before applying the drops.
- Open a unit dose vial and tilt your head back.
- Softly pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket.
- Apply one drop to the affected eye(s) once daily, ideally in the evening.
- Close your eyes gently after applying the drop and avoid blinking excessively.
Safety Concerns
- Common side effects may include eye redness, irritation, or a foreign body sensation.
- Potential for increased pigmentation of the iris and eyelids over time.
- Regular monitoring of intraocular pressure is recommended during treatment.
Avoid Lumigan Unit Dose Drops (Bimatoprost) If
- You have an allergy to bimatoprost or any of the other ingredients in the product.
- You have a history of inflammatory eye conditions or active eye infections.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding without prior consultation with a healthcare professional.
- You are using other medications for glaucoma unless directed by your healthcare provider.
