Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution and Escitalopram Oxalate

• Generic Name: bimatoprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Lumigan

Bimatoprost lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Bimatoprost ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Bimatoprost ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: escitalopram
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lexapro

Acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder.

APA states that effectiveness of antidepressants is generally comparable between and within classes of medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAO inhibitors, and other antidepressants (e.g., bupropion, mirtazapine, trazodone). Choose antidepressant based mainly on patient preference; nature of prior response to medication; safety, tolerability, and anticipated adverse effects; concurrent psychiatric and medical conditions; and specific properties of the medication (e.g., half-life, actions on CYP isoenzymes, other drug interactions). For most patients, an SSRI, SNRI, mirtazapine, or bupropion is considered optimal. Consult APA’s Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder for additional information.

Management of generalized anxiety disorder.