What is Iopidine Eye Drop Used For?
Iopidine eye drop is used for the short-term treatment of glaucoma (a condition that can cause optic nerve damage and vision loss, usually due to increased eye pressure) in people who are taking other medications for this condition but still have increased eye pressure. It’s also used to prevent or lower eye pressure during and after certain types of laser eye surgery. Iopidine eye drops can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is Iopidine Eye Drop Composition?
Iopidine eye drop contains Apraclonidine hydrochloride as the active ingredient.
Other ingredients include; Sodium chloride, Sodium acetate, Sodium hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric acid (pH 4.4-7.8), Purified water and Benzalkonium chloride 0.01% (preservative).
How Does Iopidine Eye Drop Work?
Iopidine is an eye drop used in conjunction with other medications, to lower raised pressure within your eyes by reducing the amount of fluid produced within your eyes. Iopidine eye drops are used to treat glaucoma and lower elevated eye pressure.
Iopidine Eye Drop Dosage
One to two drops of Iopidine eye drops should be instilled in the affected eye(s) three times daily.
What are the Common Side Effects of Iopidine Eye Drops?
Common side effects include;
- Eye discomfort, redness and burning
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth and nose
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Upset stomach
- Unusual tiredness
For How Long Can Iopidine Eye Drop Be Used?
Due to the loss of effect over time, the maximum recommended duration of therapy with Iopidine Eye drops is one month.
How Quickly Does Iopidine Eye Drop Start to Work?
Iopidine Eye Drop starts to lower eye pressure within one hour and reaches peak effect in about three hours.
Where Can I Buy Iopidine Eye Drop?
Buy Iopidine Eye Drop at the best price at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
