Combigan (Brimonidine And Timolol Ophthalmic)

Brimonidine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What is Combigan (Brimonidine And Timolol Ophthalmic) used for?

• Glaucoma
• Intraocular Hypertension

warnings

What is the most important information I should know about Combigan (Brimonidine And Timolol Ophthalmic) ?

You should not use brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); or
• a serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.

To make sure brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, history of stroke or blood clot;
• high or low blood pressure, circulation problems (such as Raynaud's syndrome);
• depression;
• diabetes (using brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic may make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar);
• a thyroid disorder;
• any allergies;
• myasthenia gravis; or
• a history of glaucoma or increased pressure inside your eye.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether brimonidine and timolol ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

Timolol ophthalmic can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.