Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist primarily used as an ophthalmic solution to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by reducing fluid production in the eye and increasing drainage, helping to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss.
Brimonidine Tartrate is an eye drop medication that lowers eye pressure to treat glaucoma and prevent vision loss.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 39171
- Generic
- Brimonidine Tartrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Simbrinza, Alphagan, Lumify, Yuvezzi, Combigan
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily prescribed for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. May also be used off-label for facial rosacea when applied topically as a gel formulation.
Acts as a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that decreases aqueous humor production in the ciliary epithelium while increasing uveoscleral outflow, resulting in reduced intraocular pressure within hours of administration.
May cause drowsiness, dry mouth, or blurred vision. Patients should avoid driving until they know how the medication affects them. Inform your doctor of any cardiovascular conditions, depression, or if pregnant or breastfeeding. Remove contact lenses before instilling eye drops and wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Official drug label
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