Comparing Alphagan P vs Pilocar
Alphagan P | Pilocar |
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Alphagan P (brimonidine) | Pilocar (pilocarpine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. Alphagan P may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Narrow Angle, Production of Miosis, Glaucoma, Intraocular Hypertension, Glaucoma - Open Angle. Pilocar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Glaucoma, Open Angle
Intraocular Hypertension
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More about Alphagan P (brimonidine) | More about Pilocar (pilocarpine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Alphagan P has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Alphagan P side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pilocar side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other brimonidine brands include: Lumify, Lumify Preservative Free, Qoliana | Other pilocarpine brands include: Adsorbocarpine, Akarpine, Isopto Carpine, Qlosi, Vuity | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 366 drugs are known to interact with Alphagan P:
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A total of 96 drugs are known to interact with Pilocar:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 16, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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