Apraclonidine Uses
How Apraclonidine works
Common side effects of Apraclonidine
EXPERT ADVICE FOR APRACLONIDINE
- Apraclonidine 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 Apraclonidine 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.
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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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR APRACLONIDINE
Apraclonidine
Q. What is apraclonidine ophthalmic solution?
Apraclonidine is used to control or prevent elevations in fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) following laser eye surgery (anterior segment laser ophthalmic surgery)
Q. What is it used for?
It is also used as a short-term treatment to delay laser or surgical treatment for glaucoma (a condition characterized by increase in pressure inside the eye causing gradual loss of vision if left untreated) in patients not adequately controlled by similar medications. It is also useful in the diagnosis of Horner’s syndrome
Q. How does apraclonidine work?
Apraclonidine belongs to a class of drugs called alpha agonists. The exact mechanism for its clinical effects is not clear, however, it is known to act on some naturally occurring substances in the eye muscles and reduce the formation of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, thereby lowering the intraocular pressure.
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