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Apraclonidine

Also known as: Lopidine

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.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
S01EA03
Apraclonidine
S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EA Sympathomimetics in glaucoma therapy

Trade names

Trade name
Countries
IOPIDINE

Australia Austria Canada France Netherlands

IOPIMAX

Spain

Product Monographs

Monograph
Type
Country
IOPIDINE Eye drops, solution
MPI, EU: SmPC
UK

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

843CEN85DI - APRACLONIDINE

CAS Registry Number

66711-21-5 - apraclonidine

SNOMED-CT

391786008 - Apraclonidine (substance)

 
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