Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic
Generic name: brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic [ bri-MOE-ni-deen-and-TIM-oh-lol-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Combigan
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.2%-0.5%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic?
Brimonidine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.
Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).
Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic if you have a history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); or
a serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
To make sure brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, history of stroke or blood clot;
high or low blood pressure, circulation problems (such as Raynaud's syndrome);
diabetes (using brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic may make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar);
a thyroid disorder;
any allergies;
a history of glaucoma or in...
