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from eMedTV.comWere you looking for information about Alphagan? Alfgan eye drops is a common misspelling of Alphagan eye drops.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Alphagan® (brimonidine tartrate) to help lower pressure in the eyes. Specifically, the eye drop is approved for people with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. It is a type of alpha adrenergic agonist, and it works by decreasing the amount of fluid produced by the eye and increasing the rate of drainage. The medicine is applied to the affected eye(s) three times a day. Side effects may include eye redness, dry mouth, and headaches.
(To read more, click Alphagan. Among the topics covered in this article are how Alphagan works, when and how to use it, safety concerns, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD