Alphagan

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:approves gptkb:1996
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:average_temperature room temperature
gptkbp:category gptkb:unknown
gptkb:C
gptkbp:class alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase IV
gptkbp:clinical_use long-term management of glaucoma
ocular hypertension treatment
gptkbp:community_service not established
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to brimonidine
gptkbp:counseling_services store at room temperature
discard after 28 days of opening
avoid contact with soft contact lenses
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:Software_Solutions
1 drop in affected eye(s) twice a day
gptkbp:drug_interactions antidepressants
MAO inhibitors
sedatives
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:form gptkb:cream
0.1% solution
0.15% solution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alphagan
gptkbp:indication gptkb:ocular_hypertension
gptkbp:ingredients gptkb:brimonidine
gptkbp:lifespan 2-4 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Allergan
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action reduces aqueous humor production
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:packaging gptkb:bottle
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics peak plasma concentration in 2 hours
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on recommended as first-line therapy
used in combination therapy
gptkbp:requires prescription only
gptkbp:route_of_administration ocular
gptkbp:side_effect dizziness
fatigue
headache
nausea
dry mouth
allergic conjunctivitis
visual disturbances
eye redness
eyelid retraction
gptkbp:trade gptkb:Alphagan_P
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:Ophthalmology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Valeant_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6