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Combigan Ophthalmic
from eMedTV.comWere you looking for information about Combigan? Combigan ophthalmic is a common variation of Combigan.
Combigan® (brimonidine/timolol) is an eye drop used twice a day to treat high eye pressure. This eye drop is specifically designed to lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It contains two different medicines that work together to decrease the amount of fluid in the eye; this results in lowered eye pressure. Common side effects of this ophthalmic medication include eye allergies, redness, and burning.
(To learn more, click Combigan. This article gives an in-depth overview of dosing guidelines, safety warnings, and other potential side effects. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD