Bromoxidine
Brand names,
Bromoxidine
Analogs
Bromoxidine
Brand Names Mixture
Bromoxidine
Chemical_Formula
C11H10BrN5
Bromoxidine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/alphagan-p.htm
Bromoxidine
fda sheet
Bromoxidine
msds (material safety sheet)
Bromoxidine
Synthesis Reference
M. B. Thomas, M. T. Williams, Ger. Pat. 2,538,630 (1976 to Pfizer)
Bromoxidine
Molecular Weight
292.135 g/mol
Bromoxidine
Melting Point
207.5 oC
Bromoxidine
H2O Solubility
Soluble (1.5 mg/mL)
Bromoxidine
State
Solid
Bromoxidine
LogP
0.782
Bromoxidine
Dosage Forms
0.2% solution
Bromoxidine
Indication
For the lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Bromoxidine
Pharmacology
Brimonidine significantly lowers intraocular pressure with minimal effects on cardiovascular and pulmonary parameters. It lowers intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous humor production and increasing uveoscleral outflow.
Bromoxidine
Absorption
Minimal systemic absorption occurs after ocular insertion.
Bromoxidine
side effects and Toxicity
Oral LD50 is 50 mg/kg in mice and 100 mg/kg in rats.
Bromoxidine
Patient Information
PATIENT INFORMATION
Brimonidine tartrate is used for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Do not take this drug if you are currently taking MAO Inhibitors (e.g., Parnate). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
This product may stain soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after instilling brimonidine to insert contact lenses.
May cause drowsiness or tiredness; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. May cause dry mouth, blurring, stinging, or burning of the eyes; headaches, fatigue or drowsiness; allergic or itching of the eyes. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if these effects occur.
Bromoxidine
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals