Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Glaucoma
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PROPINE |
| Manufacturer |
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Allergan |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Dipivefrin HCl 0.1%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Open-angle glaucoma. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 drop every 12 hrs. To transfer from other drugs, see literature. |
| Contraindications |
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Narrow-angle glaucoma. |
| Precautions |
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Aphakic patients are at increased risk of developing maculopathy; monitor visual acuity closely. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension, local irritation. Conjunctival or corneal pigmentation. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—5mL, 10mL, 15mL |
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