Alphagan Alternatives Compared
Alphagan | Latanoprost ophthalmic | Timolol ophthalmic |
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Alphagan (brimonidine) | Latanoprost ophthalmic | Timolol ophthalmic |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. Alphagan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. latanoprost ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Glaucoma, Open Angle
Intraocular Hypertension
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More about (brimonidine) | More about Latanoprost ophthalmic | More about Timolol ophthalmic | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Alphagan has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Latanoprost ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Timolol ophthalmic has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Alphagan side effects in more detail. |
See also: latanoprost ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
See also: timolol ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all latanoprost ophthalmic prices |
View all timolol ophthalmic prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other brimonidine brands include: Alphagan P, Lumify, Lumify Preservative Free, Qoliana | Iyuzeh, Xalatan, Xelpros | Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic-XE | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 357 drugs are known to interact with Alphagan:
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A total of 7 drugs are known to interact with latanoprost ophthalmic:
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A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with timolol ophthalmic:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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September 12, 2018 |
November 04, 1993 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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Professional Resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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