Also Known as Simbrinza Ophthalmic Suspension
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Strength
1%/0.2% 5ml
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Simbrinza Ophthalmic 1%/0.2% is a combination of ophthalmic medication used to treat intraocular pressure in either ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Simbrinza contains the active ingredients of brinzolamide and brimonidine. Each medication works by a different mechanism to reduce ocular pressure.
Patients with glaucoma have abnormally high pressure in their eyes that can cause damage to the optic nerves. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause permanent damage and loss of vision.
Fact Table |
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Formula |
Brinzolamide: C12H21N3O5S3 Brimonidine: C11H10BrN5 |
License |
EU EMA, US DailyMed |
Bioavailability |
Brinzolamide: Absorbed systemically, but below detectable levels (less than 10 ng/mL) Brimonidine: Not Available |
Legal status |
Prescription only |
Chemical Name |
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartrate |
Elimination half-life |
111 days (Brinzolamide), Brimonidine: 3 hours (ocular), 12 hours (topical) |
Dosage (Strength) |
1% / 0.2% 5ml |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Simbrinza Opthalmic |
Protein binding |
60% |
PubChem CID |
68844 |
MedlinePlus |
a601233 |
ChEBI |
3176 |
ATC code |
S01EC04 |
DrugBank |
DB01194 |
KEGG |
D00652 |
Routes of administration |
Ophthalmic |
Instill one drop into the affected eye or eyes three times daily.
Separate the administration of Simbrinza from other eye drops by at least five minutes.
While using Simbrinza, do not touch the tip of the eye dropper directly to the eye or other nonsterile surfaces. Contamination of the eyedropper may cause microbial growth that can lead to infection of the eye.
Brinzolamide
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase II is an enzyme in the ocular tissue that is responsible for the transport of sodium and fluid. By inhibiting carbonic anhydrase II, brinzolamide decreases the formation of bicarbonate ions and downstream secretion of aqueous humor.
Brimonidine
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 receptor agonist. Alpha-2 receptors in the eye are responsible for reducing intraocular pressure, and brimonidine activates this system, easing the symptoms of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Brinzolamide is a sulfonamide drug that can be absorbed systemically. Patients with sulfa drug allergies should use caution when using Simbrinza.
Contact lenses should be removed during the use of Simbrinza and can be replaced 15 minutes after medication use. The preservative benzalkonium chloride may absorb into contact lenses.
Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease should speak with their doctor before using Simbrinza.
The most common side effects of Simbrinza may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects. Speak with your doctor about your full medical history before using Simbrinza.