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DOSAGE
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1gtt in the affected eye(s) every 6-8 hours
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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adrenergic receptor agonist (primarily alpha-2)
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MICROBIOLOGY
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Selectively constricts venules
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CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
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Hypersensitivity to any component of the product | At higher concentrations brimonidine is known to cause 10–20% rate of allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, oral dryness, foreign body sensation
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PEDIATRIC USE
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Children 5 years of age and over
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PREGNANCY
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Category B (Alphagan) No teratogenicity in rats at 360 times the normal human dosage.
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Wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use. Caution | Usage can mask the progression of underlying pathology.
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