What brimonidine is used for?

Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher than normal but not high enough to cause vision loss).

Is SIMBRINZA and brimonidine the same?

Simbrinza generic Simbrinza contains two active drugs: brinzolamide and brimonidine tartrate. Simbrinza is available only as a brand-name medication. It’s not currently available in generic form. (A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.)

What are the side effects of brinzolamide?

5. Side effects of brinzolamide

• an itchy or painful eye and a feeling that something’s in your eye, blurred vision, or watery eyes.
• your eyes become sensitive to bright light (photophobia)
• a bad or unusual taste in your mouth.

Is SIMBRINZA the same as brinzolamide?

SIMBRINZA contains brinzolamide, which is a sulphonamide inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase with systemic absorption.

Are there any side effects to taking brimonidine?

Common side effects when used in the eyes include itchiness, redness, and a dry mouth. Common side effects when used on the skin include redness, burning, and headaches. More significant side effects may include allergic reactions and low blood pressure. Use in pregnancy appears to be okay.

How does brimonidine work in the human body?

When applied to the eye it works by decreasing the amount of aqueous humor made while increasing the amount that drains from the eye. When applied to the skin it works by causing blood vessels to contract. Brimonidine was patented in 1972 and came into medical use in 1996. It is available as a generic medication.

Which is the best brand of brimonidine to take?

The Alphagan P brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available only with a prescription. The Lumify brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available without a prescription, and is used to relieve eye redness and irritation.

How old do you have to be to take brimonidine?

The Alphagan P brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available only with a prescription. The Lumify brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available without a prescription, and is used to relieve eye redness and irritation. Alphagan P is for use in adults and children as young as 2 years old.