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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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OPHTHALMIC

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About Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brinzolamide and Timolol, which work by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball). Thus, it helps lower the pressure in the eye.

In some cases, you may experience redness, burning, itching, tearing or irritation in the eyes, blurred vision or eye pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens.

Uses of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is used to manage elevated intraocular pressure associated with eye conditions. The detailed uses of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml include.

  • Treatment of glaucoma: Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml helps lower increased pressure in the eye, particularly in patients with open-angle glaucoma, by reducing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye).
  • Treatment of ocular hypertension: It is used to decrease high fluid pressure inside the eye in individuals without glaucoma but at risk of developing optic nerve damage.
  • Prevention of optic nerve damage: By reducing intraocular pressure, Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml helps prevent damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision.

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Directions for Use

  • Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic (for eye) use only.
  • It is recommended to instil one drop of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml twice daily or as directed by your doctor.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the prescribed number of drops into the pocket. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Replace the cap tightly after each use.
  • Avoid touching the container tip to the eye or eyelids to prevent contamination.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is used to reduce increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
  • It helps prevent damage to the optic nerve caused by elevated eye pressure.
  • By lowering intraocular pressure, it reduces the risk of vision loss or blindness associated with glaucoma.
  • Brinzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, decreases fluid production in the eye.
  • Timolol, a beta-blocker, further reduces aqueous humour formation, enhancing the pressure-lowering effect.
  • The combination of Brinzolamide and Timolol provides convenient dual-action therapy to better control intraocular pressure in patients requiring combination therapy.

How Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely Brinzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) and Timolol (beta-blocker). Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball and lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain eye health.
  • Wear UV-protecting sunglasses when you are outside or in bright light.
  • Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes it may increase irritation.
  • Seek medical care if you are experiencing extreme eye pain or discomfort.
  • To the affected part, apply warm compresses to get a temporary relief.
  • Rinse your eye carefully with clean water and try to blow any dust particle that could have entered.
  • Take over the counter medication to lubricate your eye or if there is pain due to allergy to soothe the eye.
  • If there is persistent pain in your eye, consult your doctor and follow the medication immediately.

What if I have taken an overdose of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml

Use Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml only as prescribed by the physician. It is advised not to exceed the recommended dose. In case of accidental ingestion, symptoms of overdose may include slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cardiac failure and bronchospasm. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
  • You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens.
  • If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately.
  • Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may cause contamination.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml with theophylline, could make Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml less effective and enhance the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml and theophylline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of diltiazem with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking diltiazem with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml with formoterol could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking formoterol and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Salmeterol with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salmeterol and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of atazanavir with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking atazanavir and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together may lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of aminophylline with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can make Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of salbutamol with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salbutamol and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of ceritinib with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking certinib and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together with disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking disopyramide and Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts, or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine, as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage the optic nerve.
  • Cut down your coffee intake, as it may increase pressure in the eye, and replace coffee with green tea.
  • Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body, like an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

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Alcohol

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The interaction of alcohol with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

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Avoid breastfeeding while taking Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult a doctor before using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred vision in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear after using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Liver

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If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

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If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

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Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml contains Brinzolamide and Timolol, which work by reducing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) and lowering the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, press the bottom of the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, you are advised to apply to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops from spreading.

No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml as it may contain a preservative that changes the colour of contact lenses. It also causes irritation in the eye, especially if you have disorders of the cornea (the transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensations in the eye after using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml.

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

You are not recommended to stop using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor, as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.

Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml typically lowers eye pressure within a few hours to a few days after starting treatment. The full effect of the medication may take a few weeks to achieve. However, it may vary slightly from person to person due to various reasons, including individual response to the medication, severity of the condition being treated, presence of other health conditions, age, overall health, and dosage and administration schedule.

If you accidentally use too many drops of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, don't panic. The excess will usually just flow out of your eye. Rinse your eye immediately to remove any extra drops. In rare cases, if you experience unusual symptoms after overdosing, contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away. Always follow the recommended dose of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml as suggested by your doctor to avoid overdosing and ensure optimal results while minimising complications. Additionally, using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml too frequently may lead to increased side effects, so adhering to the prescribed dosage and administration schedule is essential.

You can obtain Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml from various sources, including local pharmacies in your area, reputable online pharmacies such as Apollo247, or by consulting your doctor or healthcare provider, who can offer recommendations on where to purchase.

Individuals with severe kidney disease, liver disease, hyperchloremic acidosis, or hypersensitivity to brinzolamide, timolol, or sulfonamides should not use Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml. Additionally, Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18 years old, and individuals with respiratory problems, such as asthma or COPD, or heart problems, such as bradycardia or hypotension. It's essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist before using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions or concerns.

If your doctor advises, you can use other eye medicines while using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml. Be sure to follow their instructions carefully, allowing a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes between using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye medicines, or follow a specific usage schedule as directed by your doctor.

The common side effects of Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml may include eye redness, burning, itching, tearing, irritation, blurred vision, or eye pain in some individuals. Typically, these side effects are mild and temporary, resolving on their own over time without requiring medical attention. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, it is essential to consult your doctor for further guidance and evaluation.

No, Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml is not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, as their safety in these groups has not been established.

You may experience blurred vision after using Brinzotim Eye Drops 5 ml as it is a reported common side effect. So, waiting until your vision clears before driving or riding a bike is advised to ensure your safety.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - BRI0379

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