Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is prescribed to patients suffering from increased intraocular pressure or glaucoma. In glaucoma, the nerve connecting the brain and the eye can get damaged due to increased intraocular pressure. This occurs mainly due to the excessive formation of aqueous humor (fluid of the eye). Loss of vision is the risk factor of glaucoma if not managed on time. Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is not prescribed to patients under the age of 18 years and is prescribed to pregnant and lactating mothers only if necessary and under the supervision of a doctor.

How Does Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml Work

Alpha 2 receptors in the eye are in charge of regulating the intraocular (pressure in the eye). Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml reduces the production of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye as well as causes an outflow of aqueous humor from the eye by selectively stimulating these receptors.

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml can be used to treat:

• Intraocular hypertension 
• Open-angle glaucoma
• Redness of the eyes 

Dosage

Adult Dosage 

A drop in each eye is recommended to patients to be applied twice daily.

Child Dosage 

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is not recommended to patients under the age of 18 years of age.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is to be prescribed to pregnant women only if very necessary and under the care and supervision of an ophthalmologist. The same goes for breastfeeding mothers as trace amounts of Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml are seen in breast milk.

How To Use Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml must be applied with clean hands, make sure the eyedropper or tube tip doesn't touch the surface of the eye or any other surface. It is imperative that the tip of the dropper/tube and hands are always clean before the application of Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml. Make sure to shake Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml container well before each use and to replace the cap of the Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml immediately after each use.

Before applying any other eyedrop that might be prescribed along with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml, the patient is to wait 5-10 minutes. Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is recommended to be applied at the same time each day and for the recommended time period.

There is a risk that Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml usage may result in stains on contact lenses and it is therefore advised to apply Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml a minimum of 15-20 minutes before wearing the contact lenses. Intraocular pressures are to be routinely measured while undergoing treatment with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml.

Like most medicines,Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml has certain side effects which include:

• Dizziness 
• Headache 
• Stinging of the eye 
• Dry mouth 
• Fatigue 

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml:

• Allergy to Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml or any other medicine
• Pregnant women 
• Breastfeeding women
• Contact lens 
• Patients aged below 18 years of age 
• Moderate to severe heart diseases 
• Raynaud’s syndrome 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml:

• Depression 
• Other eye medications 
• Cardiovascular disease
• Moderate to severe kidney illnesses 
• Moderate to severe liver illnesses 
• Alcohol consumption 

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml:

• Antihypertensives 
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• Antidepressants
• Other eye medications

#1. How to store Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml?

Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2. Can I use Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml during my pregnancy?

Yes,Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is only prescribed if very necessary during pregnancy and under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#3. Is it safe to have painkillers while taking Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml?

Yes. Over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml under the supervision of a doctor.

#8. Is it safe to have Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml along with oral contraceptives?

Yes. There is no evidence to suggest that Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml interacts with oral contraceptives.

#9. Can other eye drops be used along with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml?

Before applying any other eyedrop that might be prescribed along with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml, the patient is to wait 5-10 minutes. Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is recommended to be applied at the same time each day and for the recommended time period. Excess of Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml may be wiped clean with a clean tissue or cloth.Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is not to be stopped abruptly even after experiencing a decrease in symptoms as Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is meant to be tapered off and stopping it before time may even result in a return of the bacterial infection.

#10. Can I wear contact lenses while applying Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml?

There is a risk that Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml usage may result in stains on contact lenses and it is therefore advised to apply Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml a minimum of 15-20 minutes before wearing the contact lenses. Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml is available in solution and in an ointment form. Intraocular pressures are to be routinely measured while undergoing treatment with Alphagan Eye 0.20% Drop 5 ml.