Lumigan 0.03% Eye Drops 3 ML lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the flow of natural eye fluids out of the eye.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lumigan 0.03% Eye Drops 3 ML

Blindness

Blurred vision

Double vision

Change in color vision

Eye color changes

Eye discharge

Headache

Increase in hair growth

Burning or itching of eyes

Redness of the eye

Eye swelling

Eye pain

Uses of Lumigan 0.03% Eye Drops 3 ML
What is it prescribed for?

Intraocular hypertension
The ophthalmic form of this medicine is used for the treatment of patients suffering from intraocular hypertension; it reduces the fluid pressure inside the eyes.

Open angle Glaucoma
The ophthalmic form of this medicine is used to reduce fluid pressure inside the eyes of patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma, a condition characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve that may eventually lead to vision loss.

Hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
The topical ophthalmic form of this medicine is used for the treatment of inadequate amount of eyelashes (hypotrichosis); it increases the length, thickness, and darkness of the eyelashes.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of the ophthalmic form of this medicine can be observed within 4 hours of administration of the dose. The effect of the topical ophthalmic form of this medicine is cumulative and can be observed within 2 months of application of the first dose.

Duration of Effect
The effect of the ophthalmic form of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours. The effect of the topical ophthalmic form of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 weeks after discontinuation of the medicine.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Lumigan 0.03% Eye Drops 3 ML or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

General Warnings

Contact lens
The ophthalmic form of this medicine is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses. The lens should be removed prior to administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted after 15 minutes of administration.

Bacterial keratitis
If the ophthalmic solution of this medicine is contaminated by bacteria, it can lead to an infection of the cornea (bacterial keratitis). Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.

Eyelash changes and Pigmentation
Use of this medicine may cause some changes in eyelashes such as increased length, thickness, pigmentation, a misdirected growth of eyelashes, etc. This medicine may also change the eye color by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the iris.

Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines
This medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience this symptom during treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of this medicine is missed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Latanoprost moderate

Travoprost moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with macular edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with uveitis or active intraocular inflammation due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of renal function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Bimatoprost [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602030.html
[cited 3/9/2020].
2020