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brimonidine ophthalmic

brimonidine ophthalmic
Brand names: Brimonidine Tartrate
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SOLUTION, OPHTHALMIC 0.2%           0.1% & 0.15% non-formulary


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents, updated 5/2023

Medication

Class

Medication Ordered

Brand Name

Ordered Dosage

Frequency

Formulary

Medication

Equivalent Dose

Frequency

α2-agonist/Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Brimonidine/Brinzolamide

Simbrinza

1 Drop to

Affected Eye

TID


 

Trusopt

(Dorzolamide)

1 Drop to

Affected Eye

TID

Brimonidine 0.2%

1 Drop to Affected Eye

TID

α2-agonist/beta-agonist

Brimonidine 0.2%/Timolol 0.5%

Combigan

1 Drop to Affected Eye

BID

Brimonidine 0.2%

1 Drop to Affected Eye

BID

Timolol 0.5%

1 Drop to Affected Eye

BID

α2-agonist

Brimonidine 0.1%, 0.15%

Alphagan, Alphagan P

Same Dose

Same Frequency

Brimonidine 0.2%

Same Dose

Same Frequency

Drug Name Common Side Effects

brimonidine ophthalmic

  • burning sensation of eyes
  • visual disturbance
  • watery eyes

Last updated: May. 5, 2023
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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