Alphagan P

Open-angle glaucoma, Rosacea, Glaucoma + 4 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Alphagan P

What is Alphagan P

Brimonidine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Brimonidine is a drug used to treat glaucoma and reduce intraocular pressure. It is a type of alpha-adrenergic agonist, a class of drugs that work by narrowing the blood vessels in the eye. It is the only alpha-adrenergic agonist specifically approved for chronic glaucoma treatment. It is also approved for treating persistent facial redness caused by rosacea. Brimonidine is a safe alternative to beta-blockers for those with or at risk of cardiopulmonary diseases. It is available as a topical solution and was FDA approved in 1996.

Alphagan P

is the brand name

Alphagan P Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Alphagan P

Brimonidine

2001

43

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Brimonidine, commonly known as Alphagan P, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses including Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Open Angle Glaucoma .

Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)

Helps manage Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)

Open Angle Glaucoma

Helps manage Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)

Glaucoma

Helps manage Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)

Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)

Helps manage Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)

Ocular Hypertension

Helps manage Ocular Hypertension

Ocular Hypertension

Helps manage Ocular Hypertension

Effectiveness

How Alphagan P Affects Patients

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. This means it targets certain receptors in the body, which helps it reduce the risk of systemic side effects like low blood pressure, low heart rate, and sleepiness. It is also thought to have less negative effects on the eyes than other drugs, though it can still cause eye issues like redness and constriction. Brimonidine has a peak effect two hours after it is taken and can effectively lower eye pressure for up to a year. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce redness in those with rosacea. When taken systemically

How Alphagan P works in the body

Brimonidine works to lower the intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye. It does this by activating alpha-2 adrenoceptors, which causes a decrease in norpinephrine release, inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, and a decrease in cyclic AMP levels. This leads to a reduction in aqueous humor production, which helps to reduce IOP. This drug is used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension, as well as facial erythema of rosacea. It works on the skin by causing vasoconstriction of small arteries and veins, reducing redness and

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended amount of Alphagan P is reliant upon the diagnosed condition, including Open Angle Glaucoma, facial erythema and Ocular Hypertension. The dose fluctuates, in keeping with the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Ocular Hypertension

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Glaucoma

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Open Angle Glaucoma

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Open-angle glaucoma

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Rosacea

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Glaucoma

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

facial erythema

, 1.5 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.2 %, 0.15 %, 0.33 %, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.025 %

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Gel, Topical, Cutaneous, Gel - Cutaneous, Gel - Topical, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension

Warnings

Alphagan P Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Brimonidine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Alphagan P.

Common Alphagan P Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Brimonidine is combined with Oliceridine.

Acebutolol

Minor

Brimonidine may increase the antihypertensive activities of Acebutolol.

Aliskiren

Minor

Brimonidine may increase the antihypertensive activities of Aliskiren.

Alprenolol

Minor

Brimonidine may increase the antihypertensive activities of Alprenolol.

Ambrisentan

Minor

Brimonidine may increase the antihypertensive activities of Ambrisentan.

Alphagan P Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lethal dose (LD50) of brimonidine is 50 mg/kg in mice and 100 mg/kg in rats. People who overdose on this drug may experience low blood pressure, weakness, vomiting, drowsiness, slow heartbeat, abnormal heart rhythms, narrowed pupils, pauses in breathing, low body temperature, and seizures. Treatment for an overdose includes supportive care. In pregnant and breastfeeding women, the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed before taking the drug. Brimonidine is considered safe to use in elderly patients, but it is not recommended for infants under two years old or children under 18 due to reports of serious side effects

Alphagan P Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Alphagan P?

Currently, 114 active clinical trials are assessing Alphagan P's potential to address Open Angle Glaucoma, inadequately managed Intraocular Pressure and Open Angle Glaucoma.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Open-angle glaucoma

47 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Glaucoma

0 Actively Recruiting

facial erythema

0 Actively Recruiting

Rosacea

0 Actively Recruiting

Glaucoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Ocular Hypertension

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Open Angle Glaucoma

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2

Patient Q&A Section about alphagan p

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Alphagan P used for?

"This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma, which is when there is too much fluid pressure in the eye. If left untreated, open-angle glaucoma can lead to vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication works by reducing the amount of fluid pressure in the eye, which lowers the risk of vision loss or damage to the eye."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between ALPHAGAN and Alphagan P?

"Alphagan P 1.5 contains a preservative called 'purite,' while Alphagan contains benzalkonium chloride. Your doctor may have prescribed Alphagan P 1.5 for another reason."

Answered by AI

What class of drug is Alphagan P?

"Alphagan-P is a drug used to treat symptoms like increased pressure in the eye and redness. It can be used by itself or with other medications, and belongs to a class of drugs called antiglaucoma alpha agonists."

Answered by AI

How long does it take Alphagan P to work?

"Brimonidine (Alphagan P) typically lowers eye pressure within 2 to 3 hours, but may not provide consistent results for a few weeks. Your eye pressure is best controlled if you use this medication 3 times a day every day."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Alphagan P

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Brain Stimulation for Vision Impairment

18+
All Sexes
Waterloo, Canada

This pilot clinical trial evaluates whether non-invasive brain stimulation improves the orientation and mobility (O\&M) skills of individuals with constricted visual fields in both eyes. The study is composed of three visits. The first visit is meant to confirm eligibility by performing a few clinical tests. Eligible participants will then complete two additional visits, one in which they receive active stimulation, and one in which they receive placebo (sham) stimulation. Stimulation will be administered in a randomized, double-blind order. To evaluate improvement, various measures of O\&M performance will be assessed on a standardized obstacle course featuring static natural and artificial obstacles at defined intervals after the intervention. We hypothesize that the application of brain stimulation to region of the brain responsible for visual processing will improve the orientation and mobility skills of individuals with binocular constricted visual fields immediately following stimulation, and the results will inform the design of a future, larger-scale study.

Waitlist Available
New This Month

University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science

Benjamin Thompson, PhD

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LLM-Based Education for Glaucoma

18+
All Sexes
Palo Alto, CA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a large language model (LLM)-based audiovisual educational tool improves the test time and reliability of standard automated perimetry (SAP) using the SITA Standard 24-2 protocol in English-speaking glaucoma patients. Glaucoma is a disease that can lead to blindness if not properly monitored and treated. One of the most important tests for glaucoma is the visual field (VF) test, which checks how well a person can see in different directions. However, this test is difficult for many patients to perform correctly, especially if they don't fully understand how it works. Unreliable test results can lead to repeated visits, wasted time, and incorrect treatment decisions. This study is testing whether a computer-based educational tool, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can help patients better understand the VF test before taking it. The study team want to see if this helps make the test results more reliable. The goal is to improve the quality of care while reducing the burden on patients and clinic staff. The LLMs will be used as an educational tool only, not for the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Byers Eye Institute

Robert T Chang, MD

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Graft Selection for Glaucoma Surgery

18 - 110
All Sexes
Edmonton, Canada

Glaucoma refers to a group of progressive optic neuropathies that lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. In 2020, it was estimated to affect 76 million individuals worldwide, with projections indicating this number will rise to 111.8 million by 2040. In Canada, glaucoma affects an estimated 2.7-7.5% of individuals over the age of 50, contributing substantially to the national disease burden. This condition is linked to damage of the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP; raised eye pressure), which results in the loss of retinal ganglion cells. Therefore, most of the treatments are guided towards reducing the IOP either via using laser, medications or surgery. Glaucoma surgery is typically reserved for cases where IOP remains uncontrolled while on maximum tolerated medical therapy and/or where glaucoma progression warrants surgery. The goal of many glaucoma surgeries is to divert aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space, therefore reducing intraocular pressure. The device used for this purpose are the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt (Glaukos Corporation, Laguna Hills, CA, USA) (the documents will interchangeably use terms "stent" and "shunt" to refer to these devices in the text below). The device is implanted using the ab externo approach to channel fluid from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival/subtenon space. To reduce postoperative fibrosis and inhibit fibroblast activity that could obstruct flow and lead to device failure, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or mitomycin C (MMC) are administered. Additionally, a double-layered closure of conjunctiva and Tenon's is performed to minimize Tenon's migration and blockage of tenon the stents. Despite these measures, stent encapsulation and failure are still too common requiring revisions and bleb needling in 2-20% of cases within the first 12 months of follow-up. This project will involve a series of studies evaluating graft selection in PreserFlo MicroShunt implantation, focusing on donor sclera, cornea, and pericardium as patch graft materials. First, the investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized study comparing clinical outcomes between these graft types. Outcomes of interest will include surgical success rates, post-operative hypotony, tube erosion, conjunctival complications, infection, and overall device longevity. Donor sclera has long been used as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage device surgery and is associated with low erosion rates and reliable long-term results. Corneal tissue is increasingly used due to its transparency and availability through eye banks, with demonstrated safety in ocular surface reconstruction and tube coverage. Pericardium is another durable, biocompatible option, historically applied in both cardiovascular and ocular surgery, and has shown effectiveness as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage implants. This comparison will extend to both primary implantation and revision surgeries, recognizing the high clinical relevance of graft performance in complex cases. Building on these results, the investigators will then perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of graft strategies, incorporating surgical time, post-operative management, complication rates, and need for re-operation. An economic model will be developed to evaluate costs and resource utilization associated with each material, providing valuable data for policy and surgical decision-making. Finally, the investigators will conduct a patient-reported outcome (PRO) study to assess patient comfort and satisfaction with different grafts. Surveys will evaluate domains such as foreign body sensation, cosmesis, and overall satisfaction at key time points (immediate post-operative period, 1 week, 3 weeks, and 3 months). These results will highlight the patient perspective, an often underrepresented but critical factor in surgical innovation. Together, these studies will comprehensively assess graft selection from surgical, economic, and patient-centered perspectives, informing evidence-based practice in glaucoma care.

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Has No Placebo

The Royal Alexandra Hospital

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