In GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 or older. Alphagan Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps to prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision.In Ocular hypertensionOcular hypertension is a condition where the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal eye pressure. This may occur due to an injury, certain diseases or as an adverse effect of certain medications. Alphagan Eye Drop reduces the fluid accumulation of the eye and facilitates draining of the fluid from the eyes. This helps treat ocular hypertension and prevents further damage or complications such as vision changes or even vision loss.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects :
Eye itching
Allergic reaction in eye
Conjunctival hyperemia
Follicular conjunctivitis
Dryness in mouth
Allergic conjunctivitis
Burning sensation
High blood pressure
Visual disorder

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Alphagan Eye Drop is a sympathomimetic. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Alcohol:
No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:
Alphagan Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Alphagan Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:
Alphagan Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Alphagan Eye Drop may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive.

Kidney:
No interaction found/established

Liver:
No interaction found/established

For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Remove contact lenses before using Alphagan Eye Drop and allow at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Alphagan Eye Drop may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause a temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

If you miss a dose of Alphagan Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.