About brimonidine tartrate
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist eye drop
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Lowers raised eye pressure in ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) three times daily, about eight hours apart.
Common side effects
- Red, itchy, or burning eyes
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness or tiredness
Important warnings
- May cause drowsiness; use caution with activities requiring alertness.
- Can lower blood pressure or slow heart rate.
- Avoid use in infants; serious breathing and nervous-system effects can occur.
- Remove soft contact lenses before dosing; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when potential benefit justifies potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether brimonidine passes into breast milk; breastfeeding safety is not established.
Interactions
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may increase systemic effects; avoid concurrent use.
- Blood-pressure medicines or heart-rate-lowering drugs may intensify low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
- Sedatives and alcohol may increase drowsiness.
- Other eye drops may interact; separate doses by at least five minutes.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.