Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic
Generic name: brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic [ bri-MON-i-deen-and-brin-ZOE-la-mide-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Simbrinza
Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension (0.2%-1%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic?
Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).
Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to brimonidine or brinzolamide.
Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
To make sure brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, history of stroke or blood clot;
high or low blood pressure;
circulation problems, such as Raynaud's syndrome (numbness or cold feeling in your fingers or toes);
an allergy to sulfa drugs; or
narrow-angle glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I use brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not u...
