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Brinidin

Brinidin

brimonidine

Manufacturer:

Millimed

Distributor:

Prosp Pharma

Marketer:

Prosp Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Brimonidine tartrate
Indications/Uses
Lowering of IOP in patients w/ open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥2 yr Glaucoma & ocular HTN Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) tid, approx every 8 hr.
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving MAOI therapy.
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Special Precautions
Severe CV disease, depression, cerebral/coronary insufficiency, Raynaud's phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension or thromboangiitis obliterans. Potential for decrease in mental alertness in patients who engage in hazardous activities; may cause fatigue or drowsiness. Monitor IOP of patients in IOP-lowering medication. Renal/hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
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Adverse Reactions
Allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, eye pruritus. Burning sensation, conjunctival folliculosis, HTN, oral dryness, visual disturbance, allergic reaction, asthenia, blepharitis, bronchitis, conjunctival edema & hemorrhage, conjunctivitis, cough, dizziness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, epiphora, eye discharge/dryness/irritation/pain, eyelid edema/erythema, flu syndrome, follicular conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation, headache, pharyngitis, photophobia, rash, rhinitis, sinus infection, sinusitis, superficial punctate keratopathy, visual field defect, vitreous floaters, worsened visual acuity.
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Drug Interactions
Additive CNS depressant effects w/ alcohol, general anesth, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives. Additive IOP lowering & CV effects w/ topical or systemic adrenergic blocking agents, hypotensive agent. Additive & CV effects w/ cardiac glycosides. May affect metabolism & uptake of circulating amine w/ TCAs.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01EA05 - brimonidine ; Belongs to the class of sympathomimetics used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Brinidin ophth soln 0.15% w/v
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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