In the United States, only three fixed-combinations are FDA-approved: Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol, Akorn) BID, Combigan
Lumigan is used to treat high eye pressure
Combigan (brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate) is the brand name
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Therefore, these medications can cause very similar side effects, but some different ones as well
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
5% is an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist with a beta-adrenergic receptor inhibitor indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or
Along with its needed effects, bimatoprost ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Lumigan) may cause some unwanted effects
Combigan (brimonidine/timolol) — an alpha agonist and a beta blocker
38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative Comparing Combigan vs Cosopt PF
Because glaucoma is a chronic disease, the initiation of topical therapy also begins a patient’s long-term exposure to preservatives
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Like Simbrinza, Combigan (brimonidine/timolol) is a brand-name combination medication that contains the alpha agonist brimonidine tartrate
The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening