Iopidine (apraclonidine) 1% is an eye drop used to prevent high eye pressure in adults after certain eye procedures. It belongs to the alpha adrenergic agonist drug class. The typical dosage is one drop in the eye(s) 1 hour before surgery, followed by a second drop in the same eye(s) after the procedure. Potential side effects of Iopidine (apraclonidine) include irregular heartbeat and eye inflammation.
To prevent high pressure in the eye after certain eye procedures
Iopidine (apraclonidine) is an alpha adrenergic agonist. When it's used in the eye, it reduces the amount of fluid in the eye. When there's less fluid inside the eye, the eye pressure goes down.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
To prevent high pressure in the eye after certain eye procedures
High pressure in the eye
Glaucoma (open-angle or acute angle-closure)
Prevention of high eye pressure due to laser eye surgery
Shrinking the size of the pupils (miosis)
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