Apraclonidine

Apraclonidine Overview

Apraclonidine (INN), also known under the brand name Iopidine, is a sympathomimetic used in glaucoma therapy. It is an α2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a weak α1 adrenergic receptor agonist. Topical apraclonidine is administered at a concentration of 1% for the prevention and treatment of post-surgical intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation and 0.5% for short-term adjunctive therapy in patients on maximally tolerated medical therapy who require additional reduction of IOP. One drop ...

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Apraclonidine

Solution: 0.5%, 1%
Solution/drops: 0.5%, 1%

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Apraclonidine: (2 results)

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17478-716 Apraclonidine Ophthalmic 5 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Akorn Inc.
61314-665 Apraclonidine 5.75 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

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IOPIDINE Apraclonidine