combigans

Combigans is a brand name for a prescription eye drop medication used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Its active ingredients are brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. Brimonidine tartrate is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that works by reducing the production of aqueous humor, the fluid inside the eye. Timolol maleate is a beta-blocker that also decreases the production of aqueous humor and increases its outflow. Together, these two medications work to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), which is a major risk factor for vision loss in glaucoma.

Combigans is typically prescribed when a single medication is not sufficient to control IOP. It is administered as one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily. Like all medications, Combigans can cause side effects. Common side effects include eye redness, burning, stinging, itching, blurred vision, and dry eye. More serious side effects, though less common, may include changes in heart rate and breathing. It is important for patients to use Combigans exactly as prescribed by their doctor and to report any unusual or persistent side effects. Patients with certain medical conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or certain heart conditions, may not be suitable candidates for this medication.