Brimonidine topical
Uses
Brimonidine is used in the treatment of Glaucoma caused by ocular hypertension.
How it Works
Brimonidine help to reduce eye pressure in people with ocular hypertension, and to prevent further eye damage in people with glaucoma.Brimonidine works by reducing the amount of fluid that is made in the front part of the eye, called aqueous humour and by increasing the drainage of fluid from the eye. These two actions help to lower the pressure within the eye.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Brimonidine can include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Burning sensation in eye,
Conjunctival hyperemia ,
Fatigue,
Stinging in the eyes,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Blurred vision,
Dry mouth,
Drowsiness,
Eye itching,
Allergic reaction in eye.
Timolol Topical
Uses
Timolol is used in the treatment of glaucoma, prevent migraines, hypertension or high blood pressure, Timolol also helps to prevent abnormally fast heart rhythms or also known as arrhythmia.
How it Works
Timolol works by slowing down the activity of the heart by stopping messages sent by some nerves to the heart. Timolol does this by blocking tiny areas which are called beta-adrenergic receptors, where the messages are received by the heart. As a result, the heart beats more slowly and with less force, This then allows the pressure of blood within the blood vessels to be reduced. Timolol also works by lowering the pressure in the eyes, thereby preventing gradual loss of vision.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Timolol can include the symptoms below;
Stinging in the eyes,
Blurred vision,
Burning eyes,
Chest pain or discomfort,
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting,
Shortness of breath,
Slow or irregular heartbeat,
Unusual tiredness
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