BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE (Brimonidine) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE

What is the Trade Name for BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE?

Brimonidine

What are the Indications for BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.2% is indicated for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The IOP lowering efficacy of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution diminishes over time in some patients. This loss of effect appears with a variable time of onset in each patient and should be closely monitored. Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.2% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1 )

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