Brimonidine (Alphagan P)
Also known as Alphagan P, Brimonidine Tartrate, Alpha-Agonist Glaucoma Drop, Eye Pressure Drop
Bottom Line
Brimonidine is a glaucoma drop that lowers eye pressure. It is often used when one drop is not enough or when another drop is not a good fit.
Alphagan P is brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution. The label lists it for lowering high eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension 1.
The label dose is one drop in the affected eye three times daily, about 8 hours apart 1.
It is not used in babies younger than 2 years. Tell your doctor about sleepiness, low blood pressure, depression, or heart and blood vessel disease.
Cost and Insurance
Brimonidine is available as brand and generic products. Coverage depends on the strength, preservative, and plan rules.
Ask the pharmacy whether your bottle is Alphagan P or generic brimonidine. The active drug may be the same, but irritation can differ.
How To Use It
Use one drop in the affected eye on the schedule your doctor gives you.
If you use other eye drops, separate them by at least 5 minutes. Do not let the bottle tip touch your eye.
Who Should Avoid It
The label says brimonidine is not for newborns or infants younger than 2 years 1.
Tell your doctor about fainting, low blood pressure, depression, heart disease, blood vessel disease, or medicines that cause sleepiness.
Side Effects
Common label-listed reactions include allergic conjunctivitis, burning, eye redness, itching, dry mouth, and visual disturbance 1.
Call your doctor for swollen lids, rash, severe redness, fainting, or strong sleepiness.
Common Questions About Brimonidine
Next Steps
- 1Use brimonidine on the schedule your eye doctor gave you.
- 2Set reminders if three daily doses are hard to remember.
- 3Tell your doctor about sleepiness, dizziness, or low blood pressure symptoms.
- 4Call for swollen lids, severe redness, rash, or worsening vision.
- 5Keep pressure checks to confirm the drop is working.
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