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Label date: 20260904 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
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Mechanism: Relatively selective alpha-2 agonist. Studies in animals and humans suggest reduced aqueous humor production and increased uveoscleral outflow lower intraocular pressure.
On both cards: Used for — Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular hypertension · Common side effects — Conjunctival hyperemia
Only on the Brimonidine card: Common side effects — Allergic conjunctivitis; Eye pruritus; Burning sensation; Oral dryness · Warnings — Potentiation of vascular insufficiency; Severe cardiovascular disease; Contraindicated under age 2
Mechanism: Non-selective beta1/beta2 adrenergic receptor blocker without significant intrinsic sympathomimetic or membrane-stabilizing activity.
On both cards: Used for — Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular hypertension
Only on the Timolol maleate (ophthalmic) card: Common side effects — Burning / stinging on instillation; Headache; Asthenia / fatigue; Bradycardia · Warnings — Contraindicated with bronchial asthma or its history, or severe COPD; Contraindicated with sinus bradycardia or second-/third-degree AV block; Overt cardiac failure and cardiogenic shock are contraindications
Mechanism: Inhibits carbonic anhydrase (mainly CA-II) in the eye, lowering intraocular pressure.
On both cards: Used for — Open-angle glaucoma; Ocular hypertension
Only on the Dorzolamide card: Common side effects — Ocular burning / stinging; Bitter taste; Superficial punctate keratitis; Ocular allergic reaction · Warnings — Sulfonamide hypersensitivity; Bacterial keratitis; Corneal endothelium effects
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