Bricoma OSD - Eye Drop Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep - 0.20% 1 5ml drop(s) / 5ml drop Opsonin Pharma Limited Introduction: Bricoma OSD is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye) and glaucoma. It helps to lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with another eye drop that reduces pressure in the eye. Bricoma OSD is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medication. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to any surface as it may contaminate the eye drop. For best... Uses of Bricoma OSD: Ocular hypertensionGlaucoma Side effects of Bricoma OSD: Erythema (skin redness)Foreign body sensation in eyesBlurred visionDryness in mouthDermatitisBurning sensation in eyeOcular hyperemiaStinging in the eyesFlushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)Eye itchingAllergic reaction in eye How to use Bricoma OSD: This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. How Bricoma OSD works: Bricoma OSD is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. What if you forget to take Bricoma OSD?: If you miss a dose of Bricoma OSD, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Indication: Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid. Child Dose: 2 years: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid. Contraindication: This eye drops are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to brimonidine tartrate or any component of this medication.This product is also contraindicated in patients receiving monoaminase oxidase inhibitor therapy. Mode of Action: Brimonidine is an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist which works to reduce aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral flow. Precaution: General Brimonidine ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other alpha-adrenoceptor agonists. Although brimonidine had minimal effect on blood pressure and heart rate of patients in clinical studies, caution should be exercised in treating patients with severe cardiovascular disease. Brimonidine has not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment; caution should be exercised in treating such patients. Brimonidine should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency. Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing... Side Effect: Oral dryness,Conjunctival hyperemia,Allergic conjunctivitis,Eye pruritus,Rash,Photophobia,Headache,Fatigue,Dizziness,Dyspepsia,Blepharitis,Eye discharge Pregnancy Category Note: Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Interaction: Possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives or anaesthetics. Caution when used with beta-blockers (ophthalmic and systemic), antihypertensives or cardiac glycosides. TCAs can affect the metabolism and uptake of circulating amines.