Briopt Information

Briopt is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Briopt also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Briopt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Briopt include Eye Burning, Eye irritation, Stinging in the Eyes. Some other side effects of Briopt have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Briopt normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Briopt has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Briopt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Briopt is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Briopt are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Briopt may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Briopt is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Briopt Benefits & Uses
Briopt Dosage & How to Take
Briopt Side Effects
Briopt Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Briopt with Other Drugs
Briopt Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Briopt
Briopt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Briopt Benefits & Uses

Briopt is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Briopt Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Timolol (0.5%) Brimonidine (0.2%)
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Timolol (0.5%) Brimonidine (0.2%)
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Timolol (0.5%) Brimonidine (0.2%)
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Timolol (0.5%) Brimonidine (0.2%)

Briopt Related Warnings

Is the use of Briopt safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Briopt.
Is the use of Briopt safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Briopt on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Briopt will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Briopt on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Briopt. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Briopt on the Liver?

Briopt may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Briopt on the Heart?

Briopt may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Severe Interaction of Briopt with Other Drugs

Briopt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Epinephrine

Alemtuzumab

Amlodipine

Amiodarone

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Midazolam

Diazepam

Flurazepam

Digoxin

Linezolid

Rasagiline

Amitriptyline

Briopt Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Briopt unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Diabetes
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Briopt

Is this Briopt habit forming or addictive?

Briopt is not addictive in nature.

Briopt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Briopt

Taking Briopt with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Briopt

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Briopt with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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