Alphagan0.20%
Eye Drops
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Alphagan is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Alphagan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Alphagan may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alphagan may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at n... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Alphagan is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye) and glaucoma. It helps to lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the ... View More
Uses of Alphagan
- Ocular hypertension
- Glaucoma
Side effects of Alphagan
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Dermatitis
- Burning sensation in eye
- Ocular hyperemia
- Stinging in the eyes
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Eye itching
- Allergic reaction in eye
How to use Alphagan
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Alphagan works
Alphagan is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
What if you forget to take Alphagan?
If you miss a dose of Alphagan, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Alphagan helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Remove contact lenses before using Alphagan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
Child Dose
<2 years: Contraindicated >2 years: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
Contraindication
This eye drops are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to brimonidine tartrate or any component of this medication.This product is also co... View More
Mode of Action
Brimonidine is an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist which works to reduce aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral flow.
Precaution
General Brimonidine ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other alpha-adrenoceptor agonists. Al... View More
Side Effect
Oral dryness,Conjunctival hyperemia,Allergic conjunctivitis,Eye pruritus,Rash,Photophobia,Headache,Fatigue,Dizziness,Dyspepsia,Blepharitis,Eye discharge... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or t... View More
Interaction
Possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives or anaesthetics. Caution when used... View More
Alternative brand for Alphagan
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