About brimonidin e tartrate
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist eye drop
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in the affected eye(s) three times daily, about eight hours apart.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years and older: usually one drop in affected eye(s) three times daily; specialist supervision is important.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, itching, irritation, or blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Sleepiness or fatigue
- Headache or dizziness
Important warnings
- Can cause drowsiness; use caution with activities requiring alertness.
- Not recommended for infants under 2 years; young children may become unusually sleepy.
- Remove soft contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Wait at least five minutes between different eye drops.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether brimonidine passes into breast milk; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, including some antidepressants
- Medicines that lower blood pressure
- Sedatives, opioids, or other medicines causing drowsiness
- Tricyclic antidepressants
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.