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dipivefrin

Generic Propine
Used for Glaucoma
Used for Glaucoma

Dipivefrin is an eye drop used for glaucoma. It's no longer available in the U.S.

Reviewed by:
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Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 23, 2021
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What is Dipivefrin?

How Dipivefrin works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsPropine (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassEpinephrine prodrug
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Dipivefrin

What is dipivefrin?
Dipivefrin is an eye drop that turns into epinephrine in the body. It lowers pressure in the eye to help with symptoms of glaucoma.
Is dipivefrin still available?
No, there aren't any brand or generic products available at this time.
Why was dipivefrin discontinued?
It's not clear why manufacturers stopped making dipivefrin. It's possible that there was not enough demand for it.
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Interactions between Dipivefrin and other drugs

Dipivefrin may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Dipivefrin. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

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