Apraclonidine ophthalmic

Generic name: apraclonidine ophthalmic [ A-pra-KLON-i-deen-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Iopidine
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.5%; 1%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 2, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is apraclonidine ophthalmic?

Apraclonidine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Apraclonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used short term to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye.

Apraclonidine ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use apraclonidine ophthalmic if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to apraclonidine or to clonidine (Catapres).

Do not use apraclonidine ophthalmic if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

To make sure this apraclonidine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• heart disease, a heart attack or stroke;

• coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);

• peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome or Buerger's disease;

• high blood pressure;

• diabetes; or

• depression.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether apraclonidine ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed on the day you are treated with this medicine.

How should I use apraclonidine ophthalmic?

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