Generic equivalent of Apraclonidine
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Apraclonidine is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Apraclonidine. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Apraclonidine through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is indicated for short-term adjunctive therapy, in patients on maximally tolerated medical therapy, who require additional IOP reduction. Patients on maximally tolerated medical therapy, who are treated with apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% to delay surgery, should have frequent follow-up examinations and treatment should be discontinued if the IOP rises significantly. The addition of apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% to patients already using two aqueous suppressing drugs (i.e., beta-blocker plus carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) as part of their maximally tolerated medical therapy may not provide additional benefit. This i…
WARNINGS Not for injection or oral ingestion. FOR EYE USE ONLY.
ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical studies the overall discontinuation rate related to apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% was 15%. The most commonly reported events leading to discontinuation included (in decreasing order of frequency) hyperemia, pruritus, tearing, discomfort, lid edema, dry mouth, and foreign body sensation. The following adverse reactions (incidences) were reported in clinical studies of apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% as being possibly, probably, or definitely related t…
Drug Interactions Apraclonidine should not be used in patients receiving MAO inhibitors (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Although no specific drug interactions with topical glaucoma drugs or systemic medications were identified in clinical studies of apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5%, the possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives, anesthetics) should be considered. Tricyclic antidepressants have been reported to blunt the hypot…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One to two drops of apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% should be instilled in the affected eye(s) three times daily. Since apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% will be used with other ocular glaucoma therapies, an approximate 5 minute interval between instillation of each medication should be practiced to prevent washout of the previous dose. NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. NOT FOR ORAL INGESTION.
Information for Patients Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the contents. The preservative in apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5%, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed during instillation of apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% but may be reinserted 15 minutes after instillation.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| APRACLONIDINE HCL 0.5% SOLUTION 5ML | 2-Day |
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Apraclonidine carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AT. Therapeutically equivalent — topical product. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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