Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 9, 2024.
Applies to the following strengths: 0.01%; 0.03%; 10 mcg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the other drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
- This drug should not be administered more than once a day as more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 4 hours after first administration, with maximum effect reached within approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the other drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
- This drug should not be administered more than once a day as more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 4 hours after first administration, with maximum effect reached within approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Pediatric Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
16 years or older: One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the other drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
- This drug should not be administered more than once a day as more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 4 hours after first administration, with maximum effect reached within approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Pediatric Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
16 years or older: One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the other drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
- This drug should not be administered more than once a day as more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 4 hours after first administration, with maximum effect reached within approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to the active component or to any of the ingredients
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 16 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface.
Storage requirements:
- Store below 25 C
- To avoid contamination of the solution, keep container tightly closed when not in use.
- Discard contents of multi-use formulations 4 weeks after opening the bottle; single-use formulations should be discarded after opening.
Patient advice:
- Patients should be instructed to wipe off any excess solution from the skin to reduce the risk of darkening of the eyelid skin.
- In order to minimize systemic absorption, patients should be instructed to apply pressure to the tear duct immediately following administration of the drug.
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