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Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse events occurring in approximately 10-20% of the subjects receiving brimonidine ophthalmic solution (0.1-0.2%) included: allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, and eye pruritus. Adverse events occurring in approximately 5-9% included: burning sensation, conjunctival folliculosis, hypertension, ocular allergic reaction, oral dryness, and visual disturbance.

Adverse events occurring in approximately 1-4% of the subjects receiving brimonidine ophthalmic solution (0.1-0.2%) included: allergic reaction, asthenia, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blurred vision, bronchitis, cataract, conjunctival edema, conjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctivitis, cough, dizziness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, epiphora, eye discharge, eye dryness, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid edema, eyelid erythema, fatigue, flu syndrome, follicular conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation, gastrointestinal disorder, headache, hypercholesterolemia, hypotension, infection (primarily colds and respiratory infections), insomnia, keratitis, lid disorder, pharyngitis, photophobia, rash, rhinitis, sinus infection, sinusitis, somnolence, stinging, superficial punctate keratopathy, tearing, visual field defect, vitreous detachment, vitreous disorder, vitreous floaters, and worsened visual acuity.

The following events were reported in less than 1% of subjects: corneal erosion, hordeolum, nasal dryness, and taste perversion.

The following events have been identified during post-marketing use of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solutions in clinical practice. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The events, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solutions, or a combination of these factors, include: bradycardia; depression; iritis; keratoconjunctivitis sicca; miosis; nausea; skin reactions (including erythema, eyelid pruritus, rash, and vasodilation) and tachycardia. Apnea; bradycardia; hypotension; hypothermia; hypotonia; and somnolence have been reported in infants receiving brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solutions.



REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO ALPHAGAN P

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Alphagan P. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Alphagan P side effects / adverse reactions in 26 year old female

Reported by a physician from Korea, Republic of on 2007-02-06

Patient: 26 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Vision Blurred, Visual Acuity Reduced, Corneal Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cosopt
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Cosopt
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma

Alphagan P
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Alphagan P
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma

Xalatan
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Xalatan
    Dosage: opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma



Possible Alphagan P side effects / adverse reactions in 85 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-07

Patient: 85 year old female

Reactions: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Alphagan P
    Dosage: unk, bid
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2006-10-06
    End date: 2007-01-22

Lumigan
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2006-10-06
    End date: 2007-01-22



Possible Alphagan P side effects / adverse reactions in 26 year old female

Reported by a physician from Korea, Republic of on 2007-02-14

Patient: 26 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Vision Blurred, Retinal Disorder, Optic Nerve Cup/disc Ratio Increased, Condition Aggravated, Visual Acuity Reduced, Corneal Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cosopt
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Cosopt
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma

Alphagan P
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Alphagan P
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma

Xalatan
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Developmental Glaucoma

Xalatan
    Dosage: unk opht
    Indication: Open Angle Glaucoma



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2007-03-30

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