Joint Formulary & PAD

Apraclonidine - Glaucoma / ocular hypertension

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Apraclonidine
Indication :
Glaucoma / ocular hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
chronic glaucoma
Brand Names Include :
Iopidine
Important Information :
0.5% drops for short-term adjunctive treatment of chronic glaucoma. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary for an additional bottle to be prescribed by the GP e.g. where a patient has been unable to apply accurate doses and has run out prior to finishing the required duration of treatment.
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Apraclonidine is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.