Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate may be described as an ophthalmic solution and an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist combined with a beta adrenergic receptor inhibitor.
Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate is used to effectively reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). This complication occurs in patients who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) or ocular hypertension (high blood pressure within the eye) or glaucoma.
Furthermore, generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate is also used to effectively reduce the amount of fluid present within the eye, which consequently decreases pressure and strain, thereby allowing the eye to relax.
Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate is available in a 5ml container, in solution form and is available only on the basis of a prescription provided by your health care professional.
Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate you do not understand. You must also be sure to take generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate is abruptly discontinued. Keep in mind that Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate must not be used in the case of children below 17 years of age.
While on an ongoing course of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
• Sometimes, generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate may cause the patient to experience a cough, nausea, headaches, a stinging sensation, disorientation, ocular burning, a sore throat, fatigue, hives and conjunctival folliculosis.
• Furthermore, Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate may cause the patient to experience an upset stomach, fainting spells, conjunctival hyperemia, an itching sensation, drowsiness, swelling of your face, lips or tongue, throat or eye pruritus, dizziness and a dry nose.
If you are on an ongoing course of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
• Sometimes, Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate interacts with various medications, such as Amlodipine, Quinidine, Propafenone, Thioridazine, Ritonavir, Atenolol, Diphenhydramine, Terbinafine and Diltiazem.
• Furthermore, Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate interacts with various medications, such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, Nifedipine, Hydroxychloroquine, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine, Bisoprolol and Verapamil.
In case of an overdose of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Sometimes, an overdose of generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate may cause the patient to experience dizziness, headaches or a reduced heart rate.
Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery, you must consult your health care professional. If you conceive whilst on a course of generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breast feeding or planning to conceive. Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate passes into breast milk.
Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate. It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate, you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.
You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate medication.
• It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from kidney complications, angina, slow heartbeats, diabetes, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or sinus bradycardia.
• Furthermore, it is very important for the patient to know that before consuming generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from overactive thyroid, blood circulation complications, varied allergies, liver complications, a certain heart condition called AV block, low blood pressure or myasthenia gravis.
• Lastly, you must be aware that while on an ongoing course of Combigan generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate, do not wear soft contact lenses since this medication may sometimes contain a certain preservative which is absorbed by these soft contact lenses. After using generic Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate it is important that you wait for at least 15 minutes before you replace the contact lenses within your eyes.