Ganfort PF

Ganfort PF

bimatoprost + timolol

Manufacturer:

AbbVie

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per mL Timolol 5 mg, bimatoprost 0.3 mg
Indications/Uses
Reduction of IOP in open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN insufficiently responsive to topical β-blockers or prostaglandin analogues.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the morning or evening at the same time each day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Bronchial asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia, 2nd-or 3rd-degree AV block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock. History of bronchial asthma; sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, SA nodal block.
Special Precautions
Active intraocular inflammation (eg, uveitis). Aphakic patients, pseudophakic patients w/ torn posterior lens capsule or w/ known risk factors for macular edema (eg, intraocular surgery, retinal vein occlusions, ocular inflammatory disease & diabetic retinopathy). Potential permanent increased brown iris pigmentation, & hair growth in skin areas. Monitor for IOP changes. Patients w/ inflammatory ocular conditions, neovascular glaucoma, inflammatory glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, congenital or narrow-angle glaucoma. Preexisting or history of CV disease (eg, CHD, Prinzmetal's angina & cardiac failure) & hypotension. 1st degree heart block. Severe peripheral circulatory disturbance/disorders (ie, Raynaud's phenomenon). Mild or moderate COPD. History of atopy or severe anaphylactic reactions. Diabetics (especially those w/ labile diabetes). May mask signs of hyperthyroidism & hypoglycemia. Corneal disease. Choroidal detachment. Concomitant use w/ other β-blocking agents & surgical anesth. Remove contact lenses prior to administration & reinsert at least 15 min after instillation. May have negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines. Renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn or adolescent.
Adverse Reactions
Conjunctival hyperemia, growth of eyelashes, superficial punctate keratitis, eye pruritus, foreign body sensation in the eyes, eye dryness, eyelid erythema, photophobia. Eye irritation, increased lacrimation, conjunctival irritation; headache; skin (periocular) hyperpigmentation. Eyelid pruritus, abnormal sensation in eye, eyelash discoloration, eyelid edema, asthenopia, fatigue.
Drug Interactions
Potential additive effects w/ systemic β-adrenergic blocking agents. Hypotension/bradycardia w/ Ca channel blockers (oral), anti-arrhythmics (including amiodarone, digitalis glycosides, parasympathomimetics, guanethidine & other antihypertensives. Mydriasis w/ adrenaline. Potentiated systemic β-blockade w/ CYP2D6 inhibitors.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01ED51 - timolol, combinations ; Belongs to the class of beta blocking agents. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ganfort PF eye drops
Packing/Price
30's
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