Alphagan Eye Drop 5ml

What it is used for: Glaucoma.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used for reducing intra-ocular pressure (pressure within the eye) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure in the eye).

How it works: The active ingredient brimonidine tartrate works by reducing pressure within the eyeball. It is used to reduce pressure in the eye in the conditions of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The medicine may be used alone or in conjunction with another eye drop that reduces pressure in the eye.

Active ingredient: Brimonidine Tartrate.

Reported side effects: Very common: (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) • An allergic reaction in the eye causing eye redness, burning, stinging, follicles or white spots on the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid/white of the eye, blurred vision, a feeling of something in the eye or itching • headache, tiredness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Erosion on the surface of the eye and staining, swollen or red eyelid, abnormal vision, sticky, weepy or watery eyes, sensitivity to light, irritation, pain, whitening of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid/white of the eye • inflammation of the see through layer which covers the surface of the eye • dizziness, feeling or being sick, general weakness • symptoms involving the stomach and digestion • cold-like symptoms or abnormal taste. Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Depression • palpitations or changes in heart rate • dry nose or general allergic reactions .

Known drug interactions: Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors • Sedative, barbiturate, opiates or hypnotic medicines • Chlorpromazine, methylphenidate or reserpine (for mental/personality disorders) • Pain killers • Medicines for treating a heart condition or for lowering blood pressure • Medicines which work in the same way as brimonidine, eg. prazosin and isoprenaline • Anaesthetics

Adults : 1 drop twice daily. Children : Not Recommended. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Brimonidine Tartrate. Labelled strength: 0.2%.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Alphagan Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Turkey.