Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma
Adult: As hydrochloride: Instil 1 drop of 0.1% soln in the eye/s every 12 hr.
Chỉ định và Liều dùng
Ophthalmic
Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma Adult: As hydrochloride: Instil 1 drop of 0.1% soln in the eye/s every 12 hr.
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Chống chỉ định
Hypersensitivity. Patients with narrow angles, since any pupillary dilatation may cause an attack of angle-closure glaucoma.
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Thận trọng
Aphakic patients; lactation.
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Tác dụng không mong muốn
Ocular hyperaemia, burning, stinging, irritation, follicular conjunctivitis, mydriasis, allergic reactions, adrenochrome deposits in the conjunctiva and cornea, headache, browache and eye pain. Very rarely, tachycardia and hypertension may occur.
Potentially Fatal: Generally well tolerated. Side effects fewer when compared to epinephrine drops. |
Ophth: B
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Tương tác
Additive ocular hypotensive effects with other anti-glaucoma drugs.
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Tác dụng
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Dipivefrine is a prodrug of adrenaline. It reduces IOP by decreasing aqueous production and by enhancing outflow. |
Phân loại MIMS
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