Apraclonidine (INN), sold under the brand name Iopidine among others, is a medication used for the treatment of intraocular pressure. It is an alpha-adrenergic agonist. It is used as the salt apraclonidine hydrochloride. It is given by ophthalmic administration.
Medical uses
Apraclonidine is indicated to control or prevent post-surgical elevations in intraocular pressure that occur in people after argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy, or Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy.
Society and culture
Legal status
Apraclonidine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1987.
Names
Apraclonidine is sold under the brand names Iopidine and Brytly.
