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Bimatoprost is an ophthalmic drop. It can treat open-angle glaucoma that is usually found in people as they grow old. It can also treat ocular hypertension and eyelash hypotrichosis.
It is a prostaglandin analog. Bimatoprost can stop the pain in the eye due to pressure. It can help prevent you from gradually losing your vision. Bimatoprost works by lowering the pressure in the eye and increasing the outflow of aqueous fluids. Bimatoprost can help your eyelashes grow darker, thicker and longer too.
This medication is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
What are the uses of Bimatoprost?
Bimatoprost can do the following:
How does Bimatoprost works?
Bimatoprost lowers the eye pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluids in the eye. It mimics the action of prostaglandin allowing the drainage of aqueous fluids to increase.
What is the dosage of Bimatoprost?
The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye. It should be given preferably in the evening. The administration must not exceed more than once daily.
Bimatoprost effect starts roughly 4 hours after application. The maximum effect reaches within 8-12 hours.
What are the precautions in taking Bimatoprost?
Costs of Bimatoprost
The generic Bimatoprost is cheaper than the brand named Lumigan. But both drugs have the same active ingredients. Bimatoprost 0.03%/3ml costs $22.50 per bottle. While the branded Lumigan 0.03%/3ml costs $179.49 per per bottle.