Brimonidine Benefits & Uses

Brimonidine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Brimonidine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Brimonidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Brimonidine safe for pregnant women?

Brimonidine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Brimonidine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Brimonidine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Brimonidine on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Brimonidine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Brimonidine on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Brimonidine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Brimonidine on the Heart?

Brimonidine can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Brimonidine with Other Drugs

Brimonidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Brimonidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brimonidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Brimonidine

Is this Brimonidine habit forming or addictive?

Brimonidine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Brimonidine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Brimonidine does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Brimonidine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Brimonidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Brimonidine

You can take Brimonidine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Brimonidine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Brimonidine.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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