Chemical Name: Bimatoprost (By-Matoh-prohst) LUMIGAN (Bimatoprost) is an ophthalmic medication prescribed to reduce intraocular pressure in patients who have narrow-angleglaucomaor ocular hypertension. Ophthalmic medications are medications that are dropped directly into one or both eyes. Narrow-arrow glaucoma andocular hypertensionare conditions where the fluid pressure is too high in one or both eyes. High pressure over long periods can lead to damage to the sensitive nerve of the eye. This eventually results in vision impairment or loss. Bimatoprost works by mimicking a type of natural hormone called a prostaglandin. Prostaglandins lower pressure in the eye by increasing how much aqueous humor (fluid) flows out of the eye.

Lumigan (Bimatoprost)

Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
The active ingredient in LUMIGAN is bimatoprost, which is also the name for LUMIGAN generic. Inactive ingredients include benzalkonium chloride, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and sodium phosphate. Fact Table Formula C25H37NO4 License EU EMA, US FDA Bioavailability Low Legal status RX Only Chemical Name Bimatoprost Elimination half-life 45 minutes after application Dosage (Strength) 0.01% (3 mL, or 9mL), 0.03% (3 mL, or 9mL), 0.03% (0.4 mL, 30 ampules) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Lumigan Protein binding 88% PubChem CID 5311027 MedlinePlus a602030 ChEBI 51230 ATC code S01EE03 DrugBank DB00905 KEGG D02724 Routes of administration Eyedrops
LUMIGAN and similar medications (prostaglandins) can cause changes in eyelash length, thickness, and number. These effects are usually reversible once the medication has been stopped. LUMIGAN and similar medications (prostaglandins) can cause permanent changes to the pigment of the iris and tissue around the eyelid. This effect is more pronounced in people with light-colored eyes. Do not touch the tip of the eyedropper to the surface of the eye or other non-sterile surfaces. Doing so may cause microbial contamination of the bottle, which can lead to eye infections. If you use other eye medications, separate administrations by at least 5 minutes.
Adverse effects when taking LUMIGAN are generally rare, but there is a wide range of effects that can occur when taking it. Let your doctor know if you experience any of the following adverse effects: Abnormal hair growth, Allergic conjunctivitis, Asthenopia, Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctival edema, Conjunctival hemorrhage, Conjunctival hyperemia, Dryness, Eye discharge, Eye pain, Eyelash darkening, Eyelid erythema, Foreign body sensation, Growth of eyelashes, Increased iris pigmentation, Ocular burning, Ocular irritation, Ocular pruritus, Photophobia, Pigmentation of the periocular skin, Superficial punctate keratitis, Tearing, Visual disturbance

Lumigan (Bimatoprost)

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