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Alpha Agonists Flashcards

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1st Generation

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Apraclonidine (Iopidine)

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2nd Generation

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  • Brimonidine (Alphagan P)

- Brimonidine, timolol (Combigan)

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MOA

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Improves aqueous humor outflow

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Indications

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  • 2nd line for glaucoma

- Decrease IOP by 20-25%

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Contraindications

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  • Patients taking MAO inhibitors (they interact with everything)
  • Kids under 2 y/o
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Adverse reactions

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  • Conjunctival injection (10 to 20%)
  • Hyperemia, itching (10-20%)
  • Vision change
  • Fatigue, somnolence
  • Headache
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