Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml

Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eyes). Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It's usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. 

Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines, namely Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic drug, an agent that mimics the responses of sympathetic nerves. It acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by acting on a ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in eye pressure.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml include itching, stinging sensation, foreign body sensation in the eye, burning sensation in the eye, redness, blurred vision, tiredness, drowsiness, headache, and dryness in the mouth. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Although not all of these side effects may occur, they may need medical attention if they do occur.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. You should not use Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have an eye infection, allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, depression, Raynaud's phenomenon (numbness in various parts of the body), and slow heartbeats that make you faint. It is not recommended to use Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml during breastfeeding since Timolol can pass into breast milk. Check with your doctor before using Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml effectively treats open-angle glaucoma and (ocular hypertension) high pressure in the eyes. Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Brimonidine and Timolol. Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic drug, an agent which mimics the responses of sympathetic nerves. It acts by narrowing the blood vessels that reduce the flow of aqueous humour. Timolol belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It decreases the secretion of aqueous humour by the ciliary body in the eye, thereby causing a decrease in eye pressure. 

• Itching
• Stinging sensation
• Foreign body sensation
• Burning sensation in the eye
• Redness
• Blurred vision
• Tiredness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dryness in the mouth.

Before taking Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if have a history of eye infection, allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, depression, Raynaud's phenomenon (numbness in various parts of the body), and slow heartbeats that make you faint. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml can cause blurry vision; hence drive or operate machinery only if you are able to see things clearly. It is better to avoid alcohol while being treated with Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml

Drug-Drug Interaction: Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with respiratory drugs (fluticasone, salmeterol), fluid retention medicine (furosemide), fits medication (pregabalin), anxiety medicine (alprazolam), blood pressure drugs (clonidine), anti-depressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine), anti-psychotics (isocarboxazid, selegiline), and anti-diabetics. 

Drug-Food Interaction: The absorption of Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. In such cases, consumption of alcohol increases the risk. Hence avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of closed-angle glaucoma, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, depression, and Raynaud's phenomenon before taking Britigan Eye Drops 5 ml.

• FLUTICASONE
• SALMETEROL
• FUROSEMIDE
• PREGABALIN
• ALPRAZOLAM
• CLONIDINE
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• SELEGILINE

• Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching the eyes with dirty hands. 

• Avoid rubbing the eyes.

• Avoid sharing eye makeup, such as eyeliner, mascara or kohl.

• Always use clean towels or tissues to wipe your eyes and face.

• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.

• If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always remember to wash your hands before using and removing the contact lens. 

• Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.

Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It's usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye.  Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it's not diagnosed and treated early.

Open-angle glaucoma is a life-long condition and the most common type of glaucoma. It is caused by the clogging of the drainage angle between the iris and cornea, which leads to the blockage of eye fluid and increases eye pressure.

Ocular hypertension is the build-up of pressure in the eye, caused by poor drainage of the aqueous humour (fluid inside the eye that maintains normal pressure).