Generic Name - Brimonidine tartrate
Category - Anti-glaucoma medication
Indications
Glaucoma
Generic Alphagan P O is indicated for the treatment of open -angle Glaucoma. Brimonidine reduces the pressure in the eyes and thus minimizes the chances of damage to the optic nerve, preventing further vision loss.
Generic for Alphagan p o Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Alphagan is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Alphagan P O should not be taken by patients who has severe problems with their heart, liver or kidney.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Alphagan. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Epinephrine
beta-blockers
barbiturates
Opiates
Sedatives
Generic for Alphagan p o Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAlphagan PO
The recommended dose is one drop of Generic Alphagan PO in the affected eye(s) three times daily, approximately 8 hours apart.
Generic for Alphagan p o Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Alphagan PO side Effects include altered taste, anxiety, bleeding in the eye, contracted pupils, depression, discharge from the eye, dry nose, fainting, high blood pressure, inflamed iris and insomnia.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Alphagan PO.
Generic for Alphagan p o and Pregnancy
The safety and efficacy of Generic Alphagan P O during pregnancy has not been established
Generic for Alphagan p o and Breastfeeding
There are no studies to indicate the excretion of Generic Alphagan in human milk. However caution need to be exercised before nursing infant.
Generic for Alphagan p o and Pediatric
The safety and efficacy of Generic Alphagan in pediatric patients has not been established.
Generic for Alphagan p o and Geriatric
There are no studies to indicate the effect of Generic Alphagan P O in relation to the age in geriatric patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Alphagan P O serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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