Combigan
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Combigan is a brand of eye drop
s indicated in the treatment of glaucoma
. It is a combination of brimonidine
and timolol
, in concentrations of 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. Combigan is marketed and sold by Allergan
.
Eye drop
Eye drops are saline-containing drops used as a route to administer medication in the eye. Depending on the condition being treated, they may contain steroids, antihistamines, sympathomimetics, beta receptor blockers, parasympathomimetics, parasympatholytics, prostaglandins, non-steroidal...
s indicated in the treatment of glaucoma
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disorder in which the optic nerve suffers damage, permanently damaging vision in the affected eye and progressing to complete blindness if untreated. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye...
. It is a combination of brimonidine
Brimonidine
Brimonidine is a drug used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.It acts via decreasing synthesis of aqueous humor, and increasing the amount that drains from the eye through uveoscleral outflow.As a treatment for glaucoma, it is usually given in eyedrop form.Brimonidine is an...
and timolol
Timolol
Timolol maleate is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.-Uses:In its oral form , it is used:* to treat high blood pressure* to prevent heart attacks* to prevent migraine headaches...
, in concentrations of 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. Combigan is marketed and sold by Allergan
Allergan
Allergan, Inc., is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Their product ranges include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products.-Profile:...
.