Bimatoprost Drug Information

• Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost is an eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page further discusses what bimatoprost is used for, explains how to use the eye drop, and lists potential side effects of the medicine.

• Side Effects of Bimatoprost

Potential side effects of bimatoprost include eye discharge, vision changes, and eye color changes. This eMedTV article lists some of the most commonly reported bimatoprost side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious side effects.

• What Is Bimatoprost Used For?

Bimatoprost is used for reducing eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV resource explores bimatoprost uses in more detail, including information on possible off-label uses for the medication.

• Bimatoprost Dosage

The standard bimatoprost dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. This page on the eMedTV site offers important bimatoprost dosing precautions and warnings, and also includes tips on how to correctly use the eye drop.

• Drug Interactions With Bimatoprost

Other eye drops can cause potentially dangerous drug interactions with bimatoprost. This article from the eMedTV library lists some of the types of eye drops that may interact with bimatoprost and describes the potential effects of these interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost should be avoided if you currently have eye inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists more precautions and warnings with bimatoprost and includes other information on who should not use this prescription eye drop.