About brimonidine tartrate
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist eye medicine
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Lowers eye pressure in 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; avoid in infants under 2.
Common side effects
- Redness, itching, or burning eyes
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness or tiredness
Important warnings
- May cause drowsiness; use caution with driving.
- Can lower blood pressure or slow the heartbeat.
- Avoid in infants under 2 years because serious breathing and nervous-system effects can occur.
- Remove soft contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; information in pregnancy is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether brimonidine passes into breast milk; seek professional guidance before use.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine, may interact.
- Blood-pressure medicines or heart-rate-lowering medicines may increase effects.
- Sedatives and alcohol may increase drowsiness.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.