Alphagan - Brimonidine Ophthalmic Solution Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Alphagan.
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Alphagan Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may take, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Read Before Using Alphagan (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Red, itching eyes, blurred vision or eye discomfort, headache, foreign body sensation, drowsiness or dry mouth may occur.
• If these continue or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Unlikely but report.

Usage Instructions

• For best results this medication must be used routinely as directed.
• Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• Replace cap after use.
• If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat glaucoma or high fluid pressures in the eye.

Alphagan Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.