Alphanova 0.15% eye drops 5 ml

Tradename:

Alfanova

Alphanova

Composition:

Each ml contains:

brimonidine tartrate 1.5 mg

Auxiliary components:

Sodium chloride.

Properties:

Brimonidine is a selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist that has a stimulating effect on alpha2-adrenergic receptors. When used in a dosage form of 0.15% eye drops, the maximum decrease in intraocular pressure (IOP) is achieved after 2 hours. The hypotensive effect of brimonidine is provided by reducing the formation and increasing the outflow of intraocular fluid along the uveoscleral pathway.

Indications:

– open-angle glaucoma;

-phthalmohypertension (in monotherapy or in combination with other drugs that lower IOP).

Method of administration and dosage:

Locally. Into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye, 1 drop 3 times a day with an interval between injections of about 8 hours.

Alfanova can be used with other ophthalmic drugs to lower IOP. If more than 2 drugs are used, then it is necessary to take a 5-minute break between installations.

Contraindications:

-increased sensitivity to brimonidine and other components of the drug;

– simultaneous therapy with MAO inhibitors;

-Children up to 2 years old, low body weight (up to 20 kg);

-the period of breastfeeding.

Carefully:

– orthostatic hypotension, heart failure, cerebrovascular diseases leading to cerebrovascular insufficiency, renal failure (CC below 40 ml / min), liver failure, depression, Raynaud’s syndrome, thromboangiitis obliterans, children under 7 years of age.

Precautionary measures:

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms:

Taking the drug Alfanova may be accompanied by episodes of weakness and drowsiness in some patients. In the event that the patient’s work is associated with potentially hazardous activities, driving vehicles, it is necessary to warn him in advance about a possible decrease in concentration and the speed of psychomotor reactions, and to recommend refraining from these activities.

Side effects:

From the side of the organ of vision: very often – allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, itching of the mucous membrane of the eyes and skin of the eyelids; often – burning sensation, follicular conjunctiva or follicular conjunctivitis, local allergic reactions from the eyes (including keratoconjunctivitis), blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blurred vision, cataracts, conjunctival edema.

From the side of the central nervous system: often – headache, drowsiness, insomnia, dizziness.

From the side of the cardiovascular system: often – increased blood pressure; infrequently – a decrease in blood pressure.

Respiratory system: often – bronchitis, cough, shortness of breath.

From the gastrointestinal tract: often – gastrointestinal disorders – dyspepsia, dryness of the oral mucosa.

On the part of the skin and subcutaneous fat: often – a rash.

Infectious and parasitic diseases: often – flu-like syndrome, infectious disease (chills and respiratory infection), rhinitis, sinusitis, incl. infectious.

Laboratory indicators: often – hypercholesterolemia.

Storage method:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

Package:

The cardboard box holds a 5 ml dropper bottle, paper instructions.