Apraclonidine Other names: Lopidine
Chemical formula: C₉H₁₀Cl₂N₄ Molecular mass: 245.109 g/mol PubChem compound: 2216
Active ingredient description
Apraclonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist and a weak α1-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is used for the prevention and treatment of postsurgical intraocular pressure elevation.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| S01EA03 | Apraclonidine | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EA Sympathomimetics in glaucoma therapy |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOPIDINE Eye drops, solution | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Apraclonidine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Canada (CA)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Malta (MT)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)
United Kingdom (UK)
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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