Iopidine
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.
What is Iopidine (apraclonidine)?
What is Iopidine (apraclonidine) used for?
- To prevent high pressure in the eye after certain eye procedures
How Iopidine (apraclonidine) works
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.
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Common questions about Iopidine (apraclonidine)
Less than 2% of people reported side effects from Iopidine (apraclonidine) in studies. Some potential side effects of this medication include higher upper eyelids, irregular heartbeat, and eye inflammation. You might also feel dizzy or drowsy from the eye drops. Don't drive until you feel better. Tell your prescriber if you experience any bothersome side effects or signs of an allergic reaction (e.g., redness, swelling, or itching around your eyes).
Iopidine (apraclonidine) is usually given by a trained healthcare professional during your eye procedure. One drop is usually placed in the eye(s) before your surgery, and another drop is placed in the same eye(s) at the end of the surgery.
No, Iopidine (apraclonidine) isn't available over the counter (OTC). It requires a prescription and is typically given by a healthcare professional.
Iopidine (apraclonidine) starts to lower eye pressure within 1 hour and reaches its peak effect in about 3 to 5 hours.
Iopidine (apraclonidine) and apraclonidine 0.5% eye drops both contain the same active ingredient. The main difference is that Iopidine (apraclonidine) is available in 1% eye drops as a brand-name only version, and the generic version is available in 0.5% eye drops. Both medications are used to lower pressure in the eye(s). But Iopidine (apraclonidine) eye drops are specifically used to prevent high pressure in the eye(s) after certain eye procedures. Generic apraclonidine 0.5% eye drops are used with other medications to lower eye pressure due to other eye conditions.
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Iopidine (apraclonidine) dosage
Eye dropper| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5ml of 0.5% | 1 eye dropper | $28.12 | $28.12 |
| 10ml of 0.5% | 1 eye dropper | $51.74 | $51.74 |
Typical dosage for Iopidine (apraclonidine)
Interactions between Iopidine (apraclonidine) and other drugs
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. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
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.
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