Treats or prevents the build-up of fluid inside the eye (intraocular pressure) before and after laser eye surgery to treat glaucoma or cataracts.
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Iopidine |
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To Use | Side
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Apraclonidine
Iopidine Uses
Treats or prevents the build-up of fluid inside the eye (intraocular pressure) before and after laser eye surgery to treat glaucoma or cataracts. How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Solution.
You will receive this medicine as an eyedrop 1 hour before, and just after your eye surgery.
- The medicine will be put only in the eye or eyes being treated with surgery.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Eye burning, itching, or discomfort.
Feeling very cold or sleepy, with shallow breathing.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Redness of the white of your eyes.
Slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
Precautions
- You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to apraclonidine or clonidine (Catapres®).
- You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days.
Drug
Interactions - Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |