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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Glaucoma

Are you searching for effective medications to treat 'Glaucoma'? This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on medications-both generic and branded-that are essential for 'managing and treating Glaucoma'.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or an individual seeking detailed insights, this resource covers dosage options, prices, side effects, and administration guidelines for each medication.
A dedicated FAQ section is available for common drugs to address questions and provide a deeper understanding of Glaucoma management options. Remember to consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance and verification of information.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Glaucoma

Apraclonidine



Apraclonidine is an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, prescribed for short-term treatment of glaucoma in people who are taking other medications for this condition and still have increased pressure in the eye.

Brand Names :
Alfa Drops | Alfadrops DS | Alfa
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Benoxinate



Benoxinate is a local anesthetic, used in ophthalmology to determine fluid pressure inside the eye and for fitting of contact lenses.

Betaxolol Ophthalmic



Betaxolol Ophthalmic is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.

Brand Names :
Ocupres -B | Iobet | Optipres -S | Bexol Eye | Nopres | Optipres | Glucoptic (Eye) (5ml) | Betapress (Eye) (5ml) | Bulol (Eye) | Ocubeta (Eye) (5ml)
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Bimatoprost



Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Brand Names :
Lumigan | Bitoma Eye Drop | Careprost (Eye) (3ml) | Intraprost (Eye) (3ml)
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Brimonidine



Brimonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Brand Names :
Brimochek | Brimodin P | Alphagan | Abpress Eye | Iobrim (Eye) (5ml) | Brimonist (Eye) (5ml) | Brimosun (Eye) (5ml) | Alphagan (Eye) (5ml) | Rimonid (Eye) (5ml) | Alphagan P (Eye) (5ml)
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Brinzolamide



Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for increased eye pressure (glaucoma) condition.

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Carbachol



Carbachol is a cholinergic agent/miotic, prescribed for glaucoma, and also used during ophthalmic surgery.

Carteolol



Carteolol is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.

Demecarium



Demecarium is a parasympathomimetic agent, prescribed for glaucoma.

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Dichlorphenamide



Dichlorphenamide is a sulfonamide and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma.

Dipivefrin Ophthalmic



Dipivefrin Ophthalmic is a prodrug of epinephrine, prescribed for glaucoma, a condition in which increased eye pressure can lead to gradual loss of vision.

Brand Names :
Propine (Eye) (5ml)
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Dorzolamide/Timolol



Dorzolamide/Timolol is prescribed for controlling eye pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma.

Brand Names :
Dorzox (5 ml) | Misopt | Ocudor T
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Echothiophate



Echothiophate is an acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma.

Latanoprost



Latanoprost is prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma and increased eye pressure, which can lead to a gradual loss of vision.

Brand Names :
9pm | Ioptame Eye | Latochek T | Latocom | Xalacom | Lacoma -T | 9PM (50mcg/mL) | Ioprost | Ioptame (50mcg/mL) | Laprost Plus
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Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic



Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic belongs to a class of prostaglandin analogs which is prescribed to treat patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Levobunolol (Ophthalmic)



Levobunolol (Ophthalmic) is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma.

Brand Names :
Adicure | Betagan
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Methazolamide



Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for certain types of glaucoma, either alone or with other medications.

Netarsudil



Netarsudil, a Rho kinase inhibitor is prescribed for reducing the increased intraocular pressure in adult patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Pilocarpine



Pilocarpine is a muscarinic receptor agonist, prescribed for glaucoma, and for dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with Sjogren's syndrome.

Brand Names :
Andre Carpine | Carpine | Pilocar | Locarp (5 ml) | Carpo Miotic | Pilagan | Pilocar (2%) | Pilorin Eye | Pilocar (4%) Eye Drop | Carpinol Eye Drop
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Pilocarpine Ophthalmic



Pilocarpine Ophthalmic is a cholinergic agonist, prescribed for glaucoma.

Proparacaine Ophthalmic



Proparacaine ophthalmic is an ophthalmic medication that exerts anesthetic action instantaneously.

Tafluprost



Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for raised intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Timolol Ophthalmic



Timolol Ophthalmic is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart attack, and migraine headaches.

Brand Names :
Glunil Ophth | Timolol Maleate |   Timolol | Calmol | Moloptic Eye | Timol | Timolet | Iotim Plus | Timolet Plus | Latochek T
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Travoprost



Travoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F analogue, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Brand Names :
Lupitros Eye Drop | OPTRVO eye drops | TRAVATAN eye soln | Xovatra (0.04mg/mL) | Xovatra-T (0.004% + 0.5%)
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Unoprostone



Unoprostone is a prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

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