SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alphagan

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alphagan

Alphagan has 42 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Alphagan

Alphagan is also known by the generic name Brimonidine

USES:
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist.

This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Alphagan has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Accumulation of Fluid in the Tissues of the Eyelid - Eyelid Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Erosion of the Cornea of the Eye - Corneal Erosion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Eye Discomfort - Ocular Discomfort is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Accumulation in Lining of Eye with Swelling - Chemosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Follicular Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye - Conjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Increased Amount of Blood in the Lining of the Eye - Conjunctival Hyperemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Eyelid - Blepharitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye with Pus Formation - Mucopurulent Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Sneezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Stuffy Nose - Nasal Congestion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alphagan

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Alphagan has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Excessive Watery Eyes - Eye Tearing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Eye Irritation - Ocular Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Follicular Conjunctivitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Increased Amount of Blood in the Lining of the Eye - Conjunctival Hyperemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alphagan

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Alphagan Drug-Drug Interactions

Alphagan has interactions of severe seriousness with 49 drug(s):

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Alterra. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Atapryl. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Azilect. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with B Cplx-C-St.Johnwrt-K.&S.Ginsg. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Calcium-Mag-B Complex-D3-Hrb61. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Carbex. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Centrum Herbals St Johns Wort. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Cold & Flu Fighter. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Digestive Enzym,Plant-Herbcb14. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Eldepryl. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Fa-Omega 3-Dha-Epa-St. John'S. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Fatigue Relief Complex. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Harmonex. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Imuzyme. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Kira St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Lecithin-Fa-Vit B Comp-Herbal. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Mag Oxide-St John Wt-Blk Coh. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Mood Formula. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Mood Support Formula. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Moodplex. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Movana. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with One-A-Day Tension. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Phenylalanine-St. J Wort-Griff. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Quanterra Emotional. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Rasagiline. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline Hcl. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort-Siber.Ginseng. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Staycalm. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Stresstabs Herbal Menopause. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Valerian-St.Johns Wort-Ca-Vits. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Vit C-St. John Wort-Elder-Hb30. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Women'S Complex. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Zelapar. Click here to see them

Alphagan has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Alphagan has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Alphagan has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Alphagan has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Alphagan has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Alphagan.

Alphagan Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Cardiovascular Disease - Serious Problems with Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Contraindication Warnings

Buerger's Disease is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Depression is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Alphagan.

Alphagan has 5 related brands and strengths:

Alphagan P 0.1 % Eye Drops Alphagan P 0.15 % Eye Drops Brimonidine 0.1 % Eye Drops Brimonidine 0.15 % Eye Drops Brimonidine 0.2 % Eye Drops

Alphagan - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.