food interaction for Nuprost Eye Drop

alcohol interaction for Nuprost Eye Drop

pregnancy interaction for Nuprost Eye Drop

lactation interaction for Nuprost Eye Drop

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Nuprost Eye Drop is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nuprost Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Nuprost Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nuprost 0.03% w/v Eye Drop

Bimatoprost(0.03% w/v)

Nuprost eye drop uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

How nuprost eye drop works

Nuprost Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Common side effects of nuprost eye drop

Conjunctival hyperemia, Eye itching

SUBSTITUTES FOR Nuprost Eye Drop

13 Substitutes
13 Substitutes
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  • Intaprost Eye Drop
    (3 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 152/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 470
    pay 61% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Xyprost Eye Drop
    (3 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 85.67/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 265
    save 9% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Netiprost Eye Drop
    (3 ml Eye Drop in bottle)
    Vaqure Remedies
    Rs. 96.67/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 299
    pay 2% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Bpros 0.03% Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in bottle)
    Sunways India Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 52.80/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 272.50
    save 44% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Bimaton 0.03% Eye Drop
    (3 ml Eye Drop in bottle)
    Flagship Biotech International
    Rs. 100.33/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 310
    pay 6% more per ml of Eye Drop

Expert advice FOR Nuprost Eye Drop

  • Bimatoprost helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
  • For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
  • Bimatoprost may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
  • Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bimatoprost.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Frequently asked questions FOR Nuprost 0.03% w/v Eye Drop

Bimatoprost

Q. What happens if I stop using Nuprost Eye Drop?
If you stop using Nuprost Eye Drop, the eyelashes may return to their previous appearance after several weeks or months. In case you have developed any eyelid skin darkening, it may reverse after several weeks or months. However, any change in the color of the iris is permanent and will not reverse.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)