Review the side-effects of Apraclonidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Increased blood flow, itching, tearing, discomfort, lid edema, dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth and foreign body sensation.
Eye - Blanching, blurred vision, pale eye, eye inflammation, red, swollen, itchy, or teary eyes, itching, discharge from eyes, dry eye, foreign body sensation, lid edema and tearing.
Central Nervous System - Abnormal coordination, weakness, dizziness, depression, headache, sleeplessness, uneasiness, tingling, nervousness and drowsiness.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, chest pain, chest heaviness or burning.
Respiratory - Asthma, nose inflammation, shallow breathing, feeling like you might pass out, difficulty in breathing and dry nose.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, nausea and inflammation of pharynx.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Iopidine
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Increased blood flow, itching, tearing, discomfort, lid edema, dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth and foreign body sensation.
Eye - Blanching, blurred vision, pale eye, eye inflammation, red, swollen, itchy, or teary eyes, itching, discharge from eyes, dry eye, foreign body sensation, lid edema and tearing.
Central Nervous System - Abnormal coordination, weakness, dizziness, depression, headache, sleeplessness, uneasiness, tingling, nervousness and drowsiness.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, chest pain, chest heaviness or burning.
Respiratory - Asthma, nose inflammation, shallow breathing, feeling like you might pass out, difficulty in breathing and dry nose.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, nausea and inflammation of pharynx.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine(Iopidine) generic 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. It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the amount of fluid produced within the eye. Also could be used in diagnosis of Horner's syndrome.Brand Names or Trade Names of Apraclonidine
International :
Iopidine
