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Simbrinza Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Brinzolamide 1%, brimonidine tartrate 0.2%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor + alpha-2 agonist.
How Supplied
Susp—8mL
Manufacturer
Simbrinza Indications
Indications
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Simbrinza Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: contraindicated. ≥2yrs: 1 drop three times daily.
Simbrinza Contraindications
Contraindications
Neonates and infants <2yrs.
Simbrinza Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Simbrinza Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Sulfonamide allergy. Discontinue if serious systemic or hypersensitivity reactions occur. Increased risk of corneal edema in patients with low endothelium cell counts. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30mL/min): not recommended. Hepatic impairment. Severe cardiovascular disease. Depression. Cerebral or coronary insufficiency. Raynaud’s phenomenon. Orthostatic hypotension. Thromboangitis obliterans. Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Remove soft contact lenses before use; may reinsert 15mins later. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Simbrinza Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Simbrinza Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: not recommended. Caution with antihypertensives, cardiac glycosides, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs. Concomitant high-dose salicylate may produce acid-base and electrolyte alterations. May be potentiated by CNS depressants (eg, alcohol, opiates, barbiturates, sedatives, anesthetics). Separate administration of other oph drugs by ≥5 minutes.
Simbrinza Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Blurred vision, eye irritation, dysgeusia, dry mouth, eye allergy.
Simbrinza Clinical Trials
See Literature
Simbrinza Note
Not Applicable
Simbrinza Patient Counseling
See Literature
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