Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Citrate of Magnesia

• Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iopidine

Apraclonidine 1% is used prophylactically to prevent or reduce intraoperative and postoperative increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) before and after ocular laser surgery (e.g., argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy, neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet [Nd:YAG] laser posterior capsulotomy).

Apraclonidine 0.5% is used for short-term (<1 month) adjunctive therapy in patients with open-angle glaucoma receiving maximally tolerated drug therapy (i.e., a topical β-adrenergic blocking agent in conjunction with a systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a sympathomimetic and/or a parasympathomimetic agent) who require additional reduction in IOP.

• Generic Name: magnesium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, Citroma Cherry, Citroma Lemon

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Citrate of Magnesia also increases water in the intestines.

Citrate of Magnesia is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.

Citrate of Magnesia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.