Key facts about Bimatoprost
What dosages is Bimatoprost available in?
Bimatoprost is available as a 0.01% ophthalmic solution.
What is Bimatoprost used for?
- Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin and is used to lower pressure in the eye in people with ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) or open-angle glaucoma.
How does Bimatoprost work?
Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin medication. When the eye drops are placed into the eyes, the medication helps drain fluid from inside the eye. This helps lower eye pressure.
How do I take Bimatoprost?
- Bimatoprost is typically dosed as 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
Is it safe for me to take Bimatoprost?
Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Bimatoprost Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Bimatoprost:
- Eye redness
- Eyelash growth
- Eye itching
Bimatoprost Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Bimatoprost.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Bimatoprost
- There are no major drug interactions listed for Bimatoprost. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Bimatoprost?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Bimatoprost safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Bimatoprost
administration in pregnant women. Bimatoprost should
be administered during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.













