Brimonidine

Introduction: Brimonidine

Description of Brimonidine

Brimonidine: A synthetic quinoxaline derivative, Brimodine (brimonidine) acts as a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Used for open angle glaucoma and eye hypertension, topical administration decreases intraocular pressure with minimal effect on cardiovascular parameters, reducing aqueous humor production and increasing uveoscleral outflow. (NCI04)
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Brimonidine: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Brimonidine:

• Synthetic
• Quinoxaline
• Derivative
• Adrenergic
• Receptor
• Agonist
• Open
• Angle
• Glaucoma (150 causes)
• Eye

Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Brimonidine include:

• Bromocriptine

External links related to: Brimonidine

• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - ALPHAGAN
• Alphagan , SPC from the eMC
• Alphagan-P Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Brimonidine - RxList Monographs
• Alphagan Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Brimonidine Tartrate - RxList Monographs

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