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Apraclonidine
How Apraclonidine works
Apraclonidine decreases the pressure in the eyeball by decreasing the formation of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball ).
Side Effects
Headache, Eye itching, Dryness in mouth, Dermatitis, Conjunctival hyperemia , Conjunctival inflammation, Rhinitis, Altered taste, Nasal dryness
Usage
Apraclonidine is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is apraclonidine ophthalmic solution?Apraclonidine is used to control or prevent elevations in fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) following laser eye surgery (anterior segment laser ophthalmic surgery)
Q. How does apraclonidine work?Apraclonidine belongs to a class of drugs called alpha agonists. The exact mechanism for its clinical effects is not clear, however, it is known to act on some naturally occurring substances in the eye muscles and reduce the formation of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, thereby lowering the intraocular pressure.
