Ganfort eye drop ingredients
Ganfort drop contains some active substances that work together to reduce high intraocular pressure:
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Bimatoprost.
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Timolol.
Ganfort eye drops uses
Ganfort eye drop is used in:
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Reduce high intraocular pressure pressure.
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Treatment of glaucoma (open-angle eye glaucoma).
Ganfort eye drops eyelashes
Ganfort eye drop is used to treat glaucoma, but it may increase the growth and thickness of eyelashes, and also lead to darkening of eyelid skin.
Ganfort eye drops dosage
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The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye once a day, in the morning.
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Pressure on the tear duct (the area between the eye and nose) is preferred for two minutes after using the drop to reduce its systemic absorption.
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The drop should be separated from any other drop of the eye for at least 5 minutes.
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Contact lenses must be removed before the drop is used, and can be placed again 15 minutes after the drop is used.
Ganfort eye drops Side Effects
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Eye congestion.
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Eye itching.
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Dry eye.
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Eye pain.
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Increase the growth of eyelashes.
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headache.
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Increased skin pigmentation.
Contraindications
Ganfort drop is not used for:
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sensitivity to its ingredients.
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Asthma.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Sinus bradycardia.
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Sick sinus syndrome
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Heart block.
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Heart failure.
Precautions
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Ganfort eye drop is used with caution in case of intraocular inflammation, such as uveitis, because inflammation may worsen.
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The possibility of using Ganfort in other glaucoma types, such as narrow-angle eye glaucoma or congenital glaucoma, was not studied.
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Using a drop more than once a day may reduce its effect in reducing high eye pressure.
Ganfort eye drop and pregnancy
Ganfort is not used during pregnancy unless necessary under the supervision of a doctor.
Ganfort and lactation
Ganfort eye drop is not used during breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep away from the light.
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Keep at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.
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Any remaining solution must be discarded after use.
