Alphagan
Formulated to alleviate ocular pressure to target optic nerve protection and support visual integrity.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Brimonidine
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 5ml
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Alphagan, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Alphagan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Alphagan details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- brimonidine tartrate
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy; hypersensitivity to brimonidine
- Minor side effects
- ocular burning; eye itching; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; blurred vision; drowsiness
- Serious side effects
- severe systemic hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over two years.
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate ocular pressure to target optic nerve protection and support visual integrity.
Mechanism of action
Reduces aqueous humor production and increases uveoscleral outflow through alpha-2 adrenergic receptor stimulation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety not established in human pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Alphagan is the originator brand name, made by Allergan. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Allergan.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Brimonidine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.