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Introduction of
Apraclonidine HCI
Apraclonidine is used to treat glaucoma when the medications
you have been using for glaucoma do not reduce your eye
pressure enough. Apraclonidine can be also used just before
and after certain types of eye surgery. The medicine is used
to control or prevent a rise in pressure within the eye
(ocular hypertension) that can occur after this type of
surgery.
Precautions While Using
Apraclonidine HCI
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy,
or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how
you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or
do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Apraclonidine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to
light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding
too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the
discomfort.
Side Effects of Apraclonidine
HCI
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some
unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible if the
following side effects occur:
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Allergic
reaction (redness, itching, tearing of eye)
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Blurred
vision or change in vision; chest pain; clumsiness or
unsteadiness; depression; dizziness; eye discharge,
irritation, or pain; irregular heartbeat; numbness or
tingling in fingers or toes; raising of upper eyelid; rash
around eyes; redness of eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid;
swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid;
swelling of face, hands, or feet; wheezing or troubled
breathing
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as
your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your
doctor or nurse if any of the following side effects continue
or are bothersome:
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Dryness of
mouth; eye discomfort
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Change in
taste or smell; constipation ; crusting or scales on
eyelid or corner of eye; discoloration of white part of
eye; drowsiness or sleepiness; dry nose or eyes; general
feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; increased
sensitivity of eyes to light ; muscle aches; nausea;
nervousness; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid;
runny nose; sore throat; tiredness or weakness; trouble
in sleeping
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some
patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your
doctor or nurse.
Apraclonidine HCI Storage
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Keep out of
the reach of children.
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Store away
from heat and direct light.
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Apraclonidine may be stored in the refrigerator. However,
keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep
outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that
any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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