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General Medication Fact Sheet for Ganfort Eye Drops
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Ganfort Eye Drops |
| Generic Name | Bimatoprost/Timolol |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Contains Timolol, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent; may cause cardiac or respiratory reactions. |
| Purpose | To lower intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
| Mechanism of Action | Bimatoprost increases outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway, while Timolol reduces aqueous humor production. |
| Dosage Forms | Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) |
| Available Strengths | 0.03% / 0.5% |
| Dosage Frequency | One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. |
| Common Side Effects | Eye redness, stinging, burning, blurred vision, dry eyes, foreign body sensation. |
| Serious Side Effects | Decreased heart rate, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, changes in vision, iris pigmentation changes. |
| Drug Interactions | Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, quinidine, other glaucoma medications. |
| Important Notes | Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting. Use caution in patients with heart or respiratory conditions. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. |
| Missed Dose | Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose. |
| Alternatives | Lumigan (bimatoprost), Timolol, Travatan (travoprost), Xalatan (latanoprost) |
Ganfort Eye Drops Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lumigan (bimatoprost) | Prostaglandin analog; increases outflow of aqueous humor. | May cause eyelash growth and iris pigmentation changes. |
| Timolol | Beta-adrenergic blocker; reduces aqueous humor production. | May have systemic side effects due to beta-blockade. |
| Travatan (travoprost) | Prostaglandin analog; increases outflow of aqueous humor. | Similar side effect profile to bimatoprost. |
| Xalatan (latanoprost) | Prostaglandin analog; increases outflow of aqueous humor. | Another common prostaglandin analog for glaucoma. |
Ganfort Eye Drops Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
|---|---|
| Eye redness | Decreased heart rate |
| Stinging or burning | Difficulty breathing |
| Blurred vision | Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling) |
| Dry eyes | Changes in vision |
| Foreign body sensation | Iris pigmentation changes (darkening of the iris) |
Ganfort Eye Drops Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Angle Glaucoma | One drop | One drop in affected eye(s) once daily in the evening | Instill one drop in each affected eye once daily in the evening. Remove contact lenses before administration and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. |
| Ocular Hypertension | One drop | One drop in affected eye(s) once daily in the evening | Instill one drop in each affected eye once daily in the evening. Remove contact lenses before administration and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. |
Ganfort Eye Drops Price With And Without Insurance
| Purchase Context | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| With Insurance | $30 |
| Without Insurance (U.S.) | $250 |
| From Canada | $65 |
