Is Combigan and Lumigan the same?

Is Combigan and Lumigan the same?

Combigan and Lumigan are both brand-name drugs. There’s currently no generic form of Combigan. However, there’s a generic form of Lumigan called bimatoprost. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.

Can Combigan and Lumigan be used together?

Interactions between your drugs Combining it with timolol ophthalmic or other medications that can also have these effects may increase the risk. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart beat.

What is the use of Combigan eye drops?

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Does Combigan lower eye pressure?

Combigan eye drops lower the pressure in the eye by decreasing the fluid produced and helping the flow of fluid out of the eye chamber. Combigan consists of two active substances: brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate.

Is there a difference between Combigan and Lumigan?

Combigan and Lumigan are both liquid solutions that come in eye-drop form. Combigan is typically used twice daily, while Lumigan is typically used once daily. Combigan and Lumigan both contain drugs that reduce eye pressure. Therefore, these medications can cause very similar side effects, but some different ones as well.

What are the dosage and strengths of Combigan?

Combigan dosage 1 Drug forms and strengths. Combigan is a liquid solution that comes in eye-drop form. 2 Dosage for increased eye pressure from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Combigan is used to treat increased eye pressure from either open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. 3 Pediatric dosage. 4 Dosage questions.

How are Combigan eye drops used to treat glaucoma?

Combigan contains a combination of brimonidine and timolol. 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. Combigan eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

How are Lumigan eye drops used to treat glaucoma?

Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD Last updated on Apr 30, 2019. Lumigan (bimatoprost) lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Lumigan eye drops are used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.