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Alphagan is the brand name for brimonidine and is available as an ophthalmic solution.

Alphagan is available as an ophthalmic solution in strengths of 0.1% and 0.15%.

Alphagan is an alpha-2 agonist eye drop that is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in patients 2 years of age and older.

Alphagan is an alpha-2 agonist eye drop that lowers the amount of fluid in the eye. When there is less fluid inside the eye, the eye pressure goes down.

Alphagan is typically given as 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily about 8 hours apart.

Alphagan is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. It should be used in patients under 2 years of age.

Common side effects of Alphagan include:

• Dry mouth
• Red eye
• Eye burning and stinging
• Headache
• Blurry vision
• Feeling like there’s something in your eye
• Sleepiness
• Small white patches on the inside of the eyelids
• Allergic reactions in the eye
• Itchy eyes

Serious side effects are rare with Alphagan. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following. Allergic reactions: burning, stinging, irritation of the eye

The following medications may interact with Alphagan

• Antihypertensives/cardiac glycosides may lower blood pressure
• CNS depressants may result in an additive effect
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may result in increased
• hypotension

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It is not known if Alphagan will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Alphagan, talk to your healthcare provider.

• Brimonidine