APRACLONIDINE Flashcards
1
Q
MOA
A
alpha2-receptor agonist
Reduced production of acqueous humor
2
Q
Indications
A
Glaucoma
3
Q
Onset
A
1 hr
4
Q
Duration
A
8 hrs
5
Q
Dosing: Acute Angle Closre Glaucoma
A
Apraclonidine (Iopidine) 1% Ophthalmic Solution
1 drop per affected eye
Repeat q 60 min if IOP > 40 mm Hg
6
Q
Dosing: Glaucoma
A
Apraclonidine (Iopidine) 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution
1 drop per affected eye tid