Alphaten0.20%
Rx- Company:
- Aristopharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Eye Drop
- Pack size:
- 5ml drop
৳ 80/unit
Pack: ৳ 80
At a glance
Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye) and glaucoma. It helps to lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with another eye drop that reduces pressure in the eye. Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medication. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to any surface as it may contaminate the eye drop. For best results, use it daily in the evening or at night. The common side effects include burning sensation, itching, or temporary blurring of the eyes. If they persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Caution is advised for driving after administration of this injection if your eyes are not able to concentrate and react. Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Indications
• Ocular hypertension • Glaucoma
Mechanism of action
Brimonidine is an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist which works to reduce aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral flow.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid. Child Dose: 2 years: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Erythema (skin redness) • Foreign body sensation in eyes • Blurred vision • Dryness in mouth • Dermatitis • Burning sensation in eye • Ocular hyperemia • Stinging in the eyes • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) • Eye itching • Allergic reaction in eye
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive. Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s). Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. Remove contact lenses before using Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Contraindications
This eye drops are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to brimonidine tartrate or any component of this medication.This product is also contraindicated in patients receiving monoaminase oxidase inhibitor therapy.
Drug interactions
Possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives or anaesthetics. Caution when used with beta-blockers (ophthalmic and systemic), antihypertensives or cardiac glycosides. TCAs can affect the metabolism and uptake of circulating amines.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. To reduce the amount of Brimonidine Tartrate (0.2 %, 0.15%) Eye prep that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
Doctor advised for medication for glaucoma suspect only because eye pressure is 22 but all other tests are normal.medicine , 9 pm drops is prescribed. Please advice Ocular hypertension can lead to glaucoma eventually. Continue the drops I have been taking Timolet OD drops everyday for the last three months to help with high ocular pressure. Lately I have been feeling opaqueness in vision. Visit glaucoma specialist for eye examination I have eye pressure about 5 years my right eye 95 portion spoil and left eye good but in pressure so what about to do doctor? My drop is travo prost timo ceinT please do some to me U have to instill the drops. . As glaucoma can only be controlled not cured. Visit glaucoma specialist Plz subscribe a drop fr cataract eye wth glucoma In present using bidin lstm fr glucoma Cataract should be operated. Glaucoma? medicine should be continued as such Golucoma in eye pain in eye both Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist eye pressure 26 , tireness of eyes when working on computer, feeling uneasy , burning sensation and pain in eyes. have done cataract lasik surgery two month back. consulted eye specilist at ambala suggested eye drop dorzox T 5ML.Got some relief but not fully cured . advice whether continue dorzox U need examination by glaucoma specialist and need further investigation I am looking for I kul plus eye drop but i am not able to get in Banglore suggest Me some eye drop for that my eyes become red so remove that redness I want this drop One of chemist suggest me tears plus drop is this substitute of I kul plus please give on eye drop name for I become red now my I become red as blood These are my right eye prescription but after using these drop my eyes is still red so normally I was using I kul plus but now it's not in supply can please give me any substitute for that Seems u r having glaucoma. Using these drops may a Also cause redness. Or raised iOp can also cause it. Again go for eye checkup by Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist