Alphagan
Brimonidine eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It reduces fluid production in the eye and increases drainage to lower pressure.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Brimonidine
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 5ml
Alphagan is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Alphagan depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Alphagan details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- brimonidine tartrate
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy; hypersensitivity to brimonidine
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; eye itching; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; blurred vision; drowsiness
- Serious side effects
- severe systemic hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over two years.
Patient summary
Brimonidine eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It reduces fluid production in the eye and increases drainage to lower pressure.
Mechanism of action
Reduces aqueous humor production and increases uveoscleral outflow through alpha-2 adrenergic receptor stimulation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety not established in human pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Alphagan names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Brimonidine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.