Brimonidine topical
Uses
Brimonidine is used in the treatment of Glaucoma caused by ocular hypertension.
How it Works
Brimonidine help to reduce eye pressure in people with ocular hypertension, and to prevent further eye damage in people with glaucoma.Brimonidine works by reducing the amount of fluid that is made in the front part of the eye, called aqueous humour and by increasing the drainage of fluid from the eye. These two actions help to lower the pressure within the eye.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Brimonidine can include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Burning sensation in eye,
Conjunctival hyperemia ,
Fatigue,
Stinging in the eyes,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Blurred vision,
Dry mouth,
Drowsiness,
Eye itching,
Allergic reaction in eye.
Brinzolamide
Uses
Brinzolamide is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
How it Works
Brinzolamide reduces the formation of aqueous humor which is fluid in the eye, which then decreases high pressure in the eye.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Brinzolamide include the symptoms below;
Blurred vision,
Ocular hyperemia,
Altered taste,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Eye pain,
Eye irritation