Description

Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops

Ingredients

• Active ingredient: Brimonidine tartrate 0.40%
• Inactive ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, purified water

Dosage

The recommended dosage for Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops is 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, with a 12-hour interval between doses.

Indications

Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops are indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Contraindications

Do not use Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. It is contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Directions

To use Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops, tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instill the prescribed number of drops. Close your eyes for 2 minutes without blinking.

Scientific Evidence

Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops have been studied in clinical trials to demonstrate their efficacy in lowering intraocular pressure. A study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology showed that brimonidine tartrate significantly reduced intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.

Additional Information

It is important to avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination. Store Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Pharmacological Effects

Brimonidine tartrate in Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops decreases the production of aqueous humor and increases its outflow, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.

Clinical Trials

In a comparative study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Optinol 0.40% Eye Drops were found to be as effective as timolol in lowering intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma, with a favorable side effect profile.