Bimat Ls Information

Bimat Ls is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma.

The right dosage of Bimat Ls depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Bimat Ls also has some side effects, the most common being Eye itching, Eye irritation, Eye Burning. While these are the most often observed Bimat Ls side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Bimat Ls 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.

Bimat Ls's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Bimat Ls related warnings talks about Bimat Ls's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bimat Ls contraindications section.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Bimat Ls, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Bimat Ls Benefits & Uses

Bimat Ls is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Glaucoma

Bimat Ls 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
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bimat Ls Related Warnings

Is the use of Bimat Ls safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Bimat Ls for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Bimat Ls safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Bimat Ls for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bimat Ls on the Kidneys?

Bimat Ls is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bimat Ls on the Liver?

Bimat Ls does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bimat Ls on the Heart?

Bimat Ls is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bimat Ls with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Latanoprost

Travoprost

Bimat Ls Contraindications

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

Uveitis
Corneal Abrasion
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bimat Ls

Is this Bimat Ls habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Bimat Ls is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Bimat Ls will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Bimat Ls is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Bimat Ls cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Bimat Ls Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bimat Ls

Taking Bimat Ls with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bimat Ls

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bimat Ls.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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