Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Idarubicin

• 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: idarubicin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Idamycin PFS, Idamycin

Idarubicin is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Idarubicin is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer.

Idarubicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.