Apraclonidine Ophthalmic Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Apraclonidine Ophthalmic safely and effectively. See additional information for Apraclonidine Ophthalmic.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma
1 to 2 drops (0.5%) in each affected eye 3 times a day
Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Increased Intraocular Pressure
1 drop (1%) into the scheduled operative eye 1 hour before initiating anterior segment laser surgery and 1 drop (1%) into the same eye immediately postoperatively.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Close monitoring of cardiovascular status is recommended in patients with renal impairment.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Close monitoring of cardiovascular status is recommended in patients with hepatic impairment.
Precautions
Contraindicated in patients on concurrent MAO inhibitors.
Remove contact lenses before administration and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling other eyedrops.
For the 1% solution, use a separate container for each single drop dose and discard each container after use.
Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of such containers to contact the eye, eyelid, fingers or any other surface.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Close monitoring of cardiovascular status is recommended.
Other Comments
Since apraclonidine 0.5% will be used with other ocular glaucoma therapies, an approximate 5 minute interval between instillation of each medication should be practiced to prevent washout of the previous dose.
