Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop
Cipla Ltd

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 packet
40.00

USED FOR:
Ocular hypertension Glaucoma

COMPOSITION:
Apraclonidine (0.5%)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Apraclonidine   0.5%

Uses of Alfadrops Eye Drop
Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

How to use Alfadrops Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Alfadrops Eye Drop works
Alfadrops 0.5% Eye Drop decreases the pressure in the eyeball by decreasing the formation of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball ).

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Eye itching, Dryness in mouth, Dermatitis, Conjunctival hyperemia , Conjunctival inflammation, Rhinitis, Altered taste, Nasal dryness.

Expert advice for Alfadrops Eye Drop
Helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s). Alfadrops may cause allergic reaction in the form of eyelid swelling, eye discomfort, foreign-object sensation, redness and itching. Notify your doctor if any of these occur. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side effects. Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection. Remove contact lenses before using Betagan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them. When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is apraclonidine ophthalmic solution?
Apraclonidine is used to control or prevent elevations in fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) following laser eye surgery (anterior segment laser ophthalmic surgery)

Q. What is it used for?
It is also used as a short-term treatment to delay laser or surgical treatment for glaucoma (a condition characterized by increase in pressure inside the eye causing gradual loss of vision if left untreated) in patients not adequately controlled by similar medications. It is also useful in the diagnosis of Horner's syndrome

Q. How does apraclonidine work?
Apraclonidine belongs to a class of drugs called alpha agonists. The exact mechanism for its clinical effects is not clear, however, it is known to act on some naturally occurring substances in the eye muscles and reduce the formation of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, thereby lowering the intraocular pressure.

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