Brand(s): Alphagan Z
Manufacturer: Allergan / Plc
Disease(s): Open-angle Glaucoma / Ocular Hypertension
Known as: Luxfen / Alphagan
Package | Price | Per bottle | Savings | Order |
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0.10% 5ml × 3 bottles | $ 119.95 | $ 39.98 | $ 74.90 | Add to cart |
0.10% 5ml × 2 bottles | $ 99.95 | $ 49.98 | $ 29.95 | Add to cart |
0.10% 5ml × 1 bottle | $ 64.95 | $ 64.95 | Add to cart |
Package | Price | Per bottle | Savings | Order |
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0.15% 5ml × 3 bottles | $ 129.95 | $ 43.32 | $ 79.90 | Add to cart |
0.15% 5ml × 2 bottles | $ 109.95 | $ 54.98 | $ 29.95 | Add to cart |
0.15% 5ml × 1 bottle | $ 69.95 | $ 69.95 | Add to cart |
BRIMONIDINE reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). Brimonidine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use brimonidine ophthalmic if you are allergic to it. To make sure brimonidine ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Brimonidine ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old. FDA pregnancy category B. Brimonidine ophthalmic is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether brimonidine ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
To apply the eye drops:
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any eye injury or infection, or if you need to have any type of surgery, especially eye surgery.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Before taking benzonatate, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic Using brimonidine ophthalmic with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can increase these effects. Ask your doctor before using brimonidine ophthalmic with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with brimonidine ophthalmic, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with brimonidine ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Brimonidine ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.