What is Durysta?
Bimatoprost Ophthalmic (for eyes) reduces eye pressure by increasing the amount of fluid that drains out of the eye. Durysta is used in adults who have open-angle (glaucoma) or other causes of high eye pressure. Durysta can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Durysta
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Durysta can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Eye pain or swelling that gets worse
- Vision changes
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Signs of an eye infection include pustules on the eyelids, redness in the eye, severe discomfort or crusting, and vision loss.
Durysta side effects may include:
- Eye redness or blood spots on the white part of your eye
- Eye pain
- Feeling that there is something in your eye?
- Eye irritation or dryness;
- Blurred vision is an inflammation of the iris.
- Headache;
- Increased pressure inside the eye
- A loss of cells in the inner layer of the cornea.
There may be other side effects.Call your physician if experiencing side effects; for reporting of adverse events contact 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Durysta should not be used if your eye has an infection, you have problems with your cornea, or you've had a transplant. Also, the sack that surrounds the lens in your eye may be missing or torn.
Before you take this drug
Durysta should not be used if:
- An infection around or in your eye
- Problems with the cornea (the outer surface of your eyes);
- A history of corneal surgery;
- If the capsule around your lens (posterior lenses) is missing or torn,
Be sure to inform your physician of any of the following issues:
- Eye problems at the junction of your cornea and iris (the colored part of your eye);
- cataract surgery;
- Inflammation inside your eye.
Durysta can cause brown eyes to change color gradually, most commonly by increasing pigment. This gradual change may last even after treatment is over.
How to take Durysta?
Durysta, a tiny implant placed by your eye specialist directly in your eye (normally one per eye), is an extremely safe and effective treatment. Before inserting the implant, your doctor may administer a medication to numb the eye. Durysta will dissolve with time, and the effects of Durysta should last several months.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Durysta can be used as an implant, and there is no daily dosage schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Durysta will only be administered by healthcare professionals in a medical environment. An overdose is, therefore, unlikely.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverages or activities for you to undertake, be sure to follow their advice.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs you take won't interfere with the medicine used on your eyes.Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
