Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic and Liptruzet

• Generic Name: brimonidine / brinzolamide ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Simbrinza

Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Brimonidine and brinzolamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: atorvastatin / ezetimibe
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Liptruzet

Liptruzet contains a combination of atorvastatin and ezetimibe Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.

Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Liptruzet reduces blood levels of "bad" cholesterol, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), apolipoprotein-B (apo-B), triglycerides, or non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL).

Liptruzet is used together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower total cholesterol in adults with familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited type of high cholesterol).

It is not known whether Liptruzet reduces your risk of heart disease.

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