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Apraclonidine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Apraclonidine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Apraclonidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apraclonidine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apraclonidine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Apraclonidine safe for pregnant women?
Apraclonidine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Apraclonidine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Apraclonidine safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Apraclonidine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Apraclonidine is unavailable.
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Kidneys?
Apraclonidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Apraclonidine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Apraclonidine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Apraclonidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apraclonidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apraclonidine habit forming or addictive?
Apraclonidine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Apraclonidine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Apraclonidine is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Apraclonidine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Apraclonidine
There is no information on the effects of taking Apraclonidine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apraclonidine
Information about the interaction of Apraclonidine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Iopidine® 0.5% (apraclonidine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 154
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1405