alphagan on line prescriptions

What is the most important information I should know about Alphagan?
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands alphagan on line prescriptions. The dropper is sterile alphagan on line prescriptions. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alphagan on line prescriptions. Alphagan may cause dizziness or drowsiness alphagan on line prescriptions. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities alphagan on line prescriptions.

What is Alphagan?
• Alphagan reduces the amount of fluid in the eye in two ways: It reducesthe production of fluid inside the eye, and it increases the amount of fluidthat drains from the eye alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Alphagan is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular (eye) hypertension(high pressure) alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Alphagan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide alphagan on line prescriptions.

Who should not use Alphagan?
• Do not use Alphagan if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitorsuch as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have any type of heart condition, including high blood pressure;
· take medicine to treat a heart condition;
· have Raynaud's disease (poor circulation in your hands and feet);
· have poor blood flow in any of the arteries in your heart or your neck;
· experience a lot of dizziness; or
· suffer from depression alphagan on line prescriptions.
• You may not be able to use Alphagan, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Alphagan is in the FDA pregnancy category B alphagan on line prescriptions. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby alphagan on line prescriptions. Do not use Alphagan without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant alphagan on line prescriptions.
• It is not known whether brimonidine passes into breast milk alphagan on line prescriptions. Do not useAlphagan without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby alphagan on line prescriptions.

How should I use Alphagan?
• Use Alphagan eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor alphagan on line prescriptions. If you donot understand these instructions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse toexplain them to you alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Wash your hands before using the eye drops alphagan on line prescriptions.
• To apply the eye drops:
· Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid alphagan on line prescriptions. Positionthe dropper above your eye alphagan on line prescriptions. Look up and away from the dropper alphagan on line prescriptions. Squeeze out adrop and close your eye alphagan on line prescriptions. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of youreye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from drainingdown your tear duct alphagan on line prescriptions. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye, repeatthe process with about 5 minutes between drops alphagan on line prescriptions. Repeat this process in the othereye if directed alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Alphagan is usually used three times a day alphagan on line prescriptions. Follow your doctor's directions alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands alphagan on line prescriptions. The dropper is sterile alphagan on line prescriptions. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not use any eye drop that is discolored or has particles in it alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses when applying this medication alphagan on line prescriptions. Alphagancontains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride) and may discolor contact lenses alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Store the drops at room temperature away from heat and moisture alphagan on line prescriptions. Keepthe bottle properly capped alphagan on line prescriptions.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember alphagan on line prescriptions. However, if it is almosttime for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and applythe next one as directed alphagan on line prescriptions. Do not use a double dose of this medication alphagan on line prescriptions.

What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur alphagan on line prescriptions. If you do suspectan overdose, flush the eye with water and call an emergency room or poison controlcenter near you alphagan on line prescriptions. If the drops have been ingested (taken by mouth) call an emergencycenter for advice alphagan on line prescriptions.

What should I avoid while using Alphagan?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alphagan on line prescriptions. Alphagan may cause dizziness or drowsiness alphagan on line prescriptions. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands alphagan on line prescriptions. The dropper is sterile alphagan on line prescriptions. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses when applying this medication alphagan on line prescriptions. Alphagancontains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride) and may discolor contact lenses alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Alphaganunless otherwise directed by your doctor alphagan on line prescriptions.

What are the possible side effects of Alphagan?
• Serious side effects are not expected with this medication alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur alphagan on line prescriptions. Continueto use Alphagan and talk to your doctor if you experience
· burning, stinging, or itching of the eye;
· blurred vision;
· redness or watering of the eye;
· sensitivity of the eye to light;
· swollen or puffy eyes;
· discharge from the eye;
· headache, fatigue, or dizziness;
· a dry nose;
· a dry mouth; or
· a change in taste alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur alphagan on line prescriptions. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome alphagan on line prescriptions.

What other drugs will affect Alphagan?
• Do not use Alphagan if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitorsuch as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Alphaganunless otherwise directed by your doctor alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Although drug interactions between Alphagan and drugs taken by mouthare not expected, they can occur alphagan on line prescriptions. Drugs that make you drowsy or dizzy, suchas sedatives, sleeping pills, antihistamines (allergy medicines), alcohol, andpain relievers, may cause excessive drowsiness if they are taken while usingAlphagan alphagan on line prescriptions. Also, Alphagan may further slow your heart rate or lower your bloodpressure if it is used with other drugs that also have these effects alphagan on line prescriptions.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Alphagan alphagan on line prescriptions. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines alphagan on line prescriptions.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alphagan written forhealth professionals that you may read alphagan on line prescriptions.

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