ALPHAGAN P eye drop contains brimonidine tartrate, a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is used to lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
USES
- Open-angle glaucoma.
- High eye pressure (ocular hypertension).
GUARANTEE & EXPIRY DATE
100% original from the United States Allergan Sales LLC or another manufacturer. Product photo may vary. All packs are air tight sealed and expire up to 05.2027.
DESCRIPTION
Alphagan is an eye drop used to lower elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It contains the active ingredient brimonidine tartrate, which is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
Brimonidine lowers intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production (fluid within the eye) and increasing uveoscleral outflow (alternate drainage pathway). These dual mechanisms help prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss associated with high eye pressure.
Benefits:
- Effective intraocular pressure reduction for glaucoma management.
- Dual-action mechanism distinguishes it from beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogs.
- Comparable efficacy to timolol (a beta-blocker) at peak effect, with sustained pressure control over long-term use.
- Approved as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy, allowing integration with other IOP-lowering agents (e.g., beta-blockers, prostaglandin analogs)
- Lower systemic side effect profile than non-selective alpha agonists, with reduced cardiovascular or pulmonary risks
- It is suitable for chronic use. It maintain efficacy over years, with studies showing stable IOP control even after four years of treatment.
PACKAGING & DOSAGE
One pack contains 1 bottle.
Active ingredient: Brimonidine tartrate (2 mg/mL).
Excipients: Purified water, sodium borate, boric acid, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, PURITE® (preservative in Alphagan P), Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment).
The recommended dose of ALPHAGAN P 0.1% is 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day, about 8 hours apart. If you use more than 1 type of topical eye drop, just be sure to apply them at least 5 minutes apart. If you have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high eye pressure), it is important to continue your ALPHAGAN® P 0.1% therapy. If you wear contact lenses, remove them first, then wait 15 minutes after using ALPHAGAN P 0.1% before you put them back into your eyes.
SIDE EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Burning/stingin
- Headache.
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness.
STORAGE
Store in dry place at room temperature. Do not exceed storage temperature higher than 25 degrees Celcius. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep locked and away from children.
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