Review the side-effects of Brimonidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension and slow heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Weakness, depression, headache and drowsiness.
Skin- Eyelid itching, skin reactions including erythema, rash and dilatation of blood vessels.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of conjunctiva due to allergy, increased tearing, eye itching, eye burning and stinging, inflammation of eyelid, corneal erosion, eye discharge, eye dryness, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid swelling, eyelid redness, foreign body sensation, inflammation of the cornea and visual disturbances.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth and nausea.
Miscellaneous- Low body temperature and decreased muscle tone.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension and slow heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Weakness, depression, headache and drowsiness.
Skin- Eyelid itching, skin reactions including erythema, rash and dilatation of blood vessels.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of conjunctiva due to allergy, increased tearing, eye itching, eye burning and stinging, inflammation of eyelid, corneal erosion, eye discharge, eye dryness, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid swelling, eyelid redness, foreign body sensation, inflammation of the cornea and visual disturbances.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth and nausea.
Miscellaneous- Low body temperature and decreased muscle tone.
Other Precautions :
If more than 1 topical ophthalmic product is to be used, separate the instillation times by at least 5 min.Drug Name : Brimonidine
Brimonidine generic is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).Trade Names for Brimonidine
India :
Alphagan (2mg/mL) |
Alphagan-P (0.15%) |
Brimodin (2mg/mL) |
Brimodin-LS (0.1%w/v) |
Brimodin-P (1.5mg/mL) |
Iobrim (2mg/mL) |
Brimochek |
Brimodin P |
Alphagan |
Abpress Eye |
Iobrim (Eye) (5ml) |
Brimonist (Eye) (5ml) |
Brimosun (Eye) (5ml) |
Alphagan (Eye) (5ml) |
Rimonid (Eye) (5ml) |
Alphagan P (Eye) (5ml) |
Brimolol (Eye) (5ml)
