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Brimonidine (bri MOE ni dine)
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 p dosing. The dropper is sterile alphagan p dosing. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan p dosing.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alphagan p dosing. Alphagan may cause dizziness or drowsiness alphagan p dosing. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities alphagan p dosing.
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 p dosing.
• Alphagan is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular (eye) hypertension(high pressure) alphagan p dosing.
• Alphagan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide alphagan p dosing.
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 p dosing.
• 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 p dosing.
• 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 p dosing.
• Alphagan is in the FDA pregnancy category B alphagan p dosing. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby alphagan p dosing. Do not use Alphagan without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant alphagan p dosing.
• It is not known whether brimonidine passes into breast milk alphagan p dosing. Do not useAlphagan without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby alphagan p dosing.
How should I use Alphagan?
• Use Alphagan eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor alphagan p dosing. If you donot understand these instructions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse toexplain them to you alphagan p dosing.
• Wash your hands before using the eye drops alphagan p dosing.
• To apply the eye drops:
· Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid alphagan p dosing. Positionthe dropper above your eye alphagan p dosing. Look up and away from the dropper alphagan p dosing. Squeeze out adrop and close your eye alphagan p dosing. 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 p dosing. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye, repeatthe process with about 5 minutes between drops alphagan p dosing. Repeat this process in the othereye if directed alphagan p dosing.
• Alphagan is usually used three times a day alphagan p dosing. Follow your doctor's directions alphagan p dosing.
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands alphagan p dosing. The dropper is sterile alphagan p dosing. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan p dosing.
• Do not use any eye drop that is discolored or has particles in it alphagan p dosing.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses when applying this medication alphagan p dosing. Alphagancontains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride) and may discolor contact lenses alphagan p dosing.
• Store the drops at room temperature away from heat and moisture alphagan p dosing. Keepthe bottle properly capped alphagan p dosing.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember alphagan p dosing. However, if it is almosttime for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and applythe next one as directed alphagan p dosing. Do not use a double dose of this medication alphagan p dosing.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur alphagan p dosing. If you do suspectan overdose, flush the eye with water and call an emergency room or poison controlcenter near you alphagan p dosing. If the drops have been ingested (taken by mouth) call an emergencycenter for advice alphagan p dosing.
What should I avoid while using Alphagan?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alphagan p dosing. Alphagan may cause dizziness or drowsiness alphagan p dosing. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities alphagan p dosing.
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands alphagan p dosing. The dropper is sterile alphagan p dosing. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infectionin your eye alphagan p dosing.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses when applying this medication alphagan p dosing. Alphagancontains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride) and may discolor contact lenses alphagan p dosing.
• Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Alphaganunless otherwise directed by your doctor alphagan p dosing.
What are the possible side effects of Alphagan?
• Serious side effects are not expected with this medication alphagan p dosing.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur alphagan p dosing. 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 p dosing.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur alphagan p dosing. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome alphagan p dosing.
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 p dosing.
• Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Alphaganunless otherwise directed by your doctor alphagan p dosing.
• Although drug interactions between Alphagan and drugs taken by mouthare not expected, they can occur alphagan p dosing. 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 p dosing. 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 p dosing.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Alphagan alphagan p dosing. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines alphagan p dosing.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alphagan written forhealth professionals that you may read alphagan p dosing.
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