Apraclonidine : How to Use - Iopidine, aplonidine, p-aminoclonidine

Apraclonidine - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Iopidine, aplonidine, p-aminoclonidine Apraclonidine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

If your family doctor ordered two various eye drops to be using together, wait at least 10 minutes between the times you apply the medication. This will help to keep the second drug from ''washing out'" the first one.

To use the eye drops :

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of overdose being absorbed into the body and the risk of side effects.

It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments . This is to make sure the drug is help you.

Dosage

The dose of ophthalmic apraclonidine will be various for various diseaseds Follow the family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ophthalmic apraclonidine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ophthalmic solution - eye drops dosage form:
- For glaucoma - 0.5% apraclonidine:
  - Adults Use one drop in each eye two or three times a day.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For preventing ocular hypertension before and after eye surgery - 1% apraclonidine:
  - Adults One drop is placed in the effected eye one hour before surgery, then one drop in the same eye immediately after surgery.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you are using this drug regularly and you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
The 0.5% eye drops may be stored in the refrigerator. However, keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.