Warnings


What may interact with Combigan?

-clonidine
-fluoxetine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for high blood pressure
-medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-medicines to control heart rhythm
-medicines that cause drowsiness or tiredness
-paroxetine
-tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, clomipramine, and desipramine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Combigan?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Buerger''s disease
-closed-angle glaucoma
-depression
-diabetes
-eye infection or damage
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-lung disease like asthma or emphysema
-Raynaud''s phenomenon
-thyroid disease
-wear contact lenses
-an unusual or allergic reaction to Brimonidine; Timolol, benzalkonium chloride, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Combigan?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should continue to use this medicine if you injure your eyes, get an eye infection, or need eye surgery. Report any serious side effects right away. Stop using this medicine if your eyes get swollen, painful, or have a discharge, and see your doctor or health care professional as soon as you can.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly.

If you wear soft contact lenses, you should not put this medicine in your eyes while wearing the lenses. After using the eye drops, wait about 15 minutes before putting lenses in your eyes.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Wear dark glasses if this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.