Briopt Eye Drop(Zydus Cadila)
Briopt eye drop is made by Zydus
Cadila with the combination of two salts Brimonidine and timolol. These two
salts equally contribute in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
Timolol is a beta blocker while Bromonidine is a sympathomimetic and work by
decreasing the production of aqueous humor. By decreasing the aqueous humor it
lowers the increased eye pressure.
You need to hold the dropper close
to your eye without touching it and gently squeeze the dropper. Once medicine
enters your eyes then close your eye lid for 10 seconds. Clean the surface if
any drop comes out of your eye.
Side effects caused are Erythema,
Foreign body sensation, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, dermatitis, burning
sensation in eye.