GENERIC NAME: APRACLONIDINE - OPHTHALMIC DROPS 1% (ap-ruh-KLON-eh-deen, off-THAL-mick)
BRAND NAME(S): Iopidine
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication reduces pressure in the eye. It is used to control or prevent elevated eye pressure in patients undergoing certain eye procedures (such as laser treatment).
HOW TO USE: Apply eye drop to the eye as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye. One drop from the first container is instilled in the eye to be operated upon one hour before laser treatment. A second drop (from the second container) is instilled in the same eye immediately after completion of laser treatment. Discard each container after use. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the drop. 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. Wash hands after use.
SIDE EFFECTS: Raising of upper eyelid, paleness of eye or lining of eyelid, increase in pupil size of eye, inflamed eye, headache, or burning, itching or irritated eyes may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, eye pain, changes in vision, stomach upset, dry mouth, sweating, shortness of breath, tingling of the hands or feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other eye problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, allergies (especially to clonidine). Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a few minutes after applying the drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
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