Apraclonidine Benefits & Uses

Apraclonidine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Apraclonidine 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: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor instructions
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor instructions

Apraclonidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apraclonidine is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Dry eyes
Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Eye itching

Apraclonidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Apraclonidine safe for pregnant women?

Apraclonidine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Apraclonidine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Apraclonidine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Apraclonidine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Apraclonidine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Liver?

Apraclonidine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Apraclonidine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Apraclonidine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Apraclonidine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Amiloride

Paracetamol,Codeine

Apraclonidine Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Depression
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Apraclonidine

Is this Apraclonidine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Apraclonidine is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Apraclonidine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Apraclonidine is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Apraclonidine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Apraclonidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apraclonidine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Apraclonidine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Apraclonidine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Apraclonidine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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