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Brimonidine

Brand names: ALPHAGAN COMBIGAN (in combination) MIRVASO SIMBRINZA (in combination)

Description

Brimonidine is an alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist that is 1000-fold more selective for the alpha2-adrenoceptor than the alpha1-adrenoreceptor. This selectivity results in no mydriasis and the absence of vasoconstriction in microvessels associated with human retinal xenografts.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
D11AX21
Brimonidine
D Dermatologicals → D11 Other dermatological preparations → D11A Other dermatological preparations → D11AX Other dermatologicals
S01EA05
Brimonidine
S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EA Sympathomimetics in glaucoma therapy

Related medicines

MPI, EU: SmPC 2012: Alphagan Eye drops, solution
MPI, EU: SmPC 2014: ALPHAGAN Eye drops, solution
MPI, EU: SmPC 2018: MIRVASO Gel

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

E6GNX3HHTE - BRIMONIDINE

CAS Registry Number

59803-98-4 - brimonidine

SNOMED-CT

372547000 - Brimonidine (substance)

 
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