Brimonidine and Depression
Result of checking the interaction of drug Brimonidine and disease Depression for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Topically applied alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists are systemically absorbed, with the potential for producing rare but clinically significant systemic effects. Depression has infrequently been associated with the ocular use of these drugs due to their inhibiting effect on the sympathetic nervous system. Depressed patients should be monitored for exacerbation of their condition during therapy with ophthalmic alpha-2 adrenergic agents.
- "Product Information. Alphagan (brimonidine ophthalmic)." Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA.
- "Product Information. Iopidine (apraclonidine)." Alcon Laboratories Inc, Fort Worth, TX.
Generic Name: brimonidine ophthalmic
Brand Name: Alphagan P, Lumify, Alphagan
Synonyms: Brimonidine ophthalmic, Brimonidine (Ophthalmic)