Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apraclonidine Eye Drops
Apraclonidine Eye Drops
| Generic name | apraclonidine (apraclonidine hydrochloride) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist (ophthalmic alpha agonist) |
| Forms | 0.125% ophthalmic solution (eye drops), 0.5% ophthalmic solution (eye drops), 1% ophthalmic solution (eye drops) |
Apraclonidine is an eye drop medicine that comes in different strengths. The 0.5% solution is used to lower pressure inside the eye in people with glaucoma, and the 1% solution is used around the time of certain eye surgeries to prevent or control pressure spikes.
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