Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Sinuva

• 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: mometasone nasal
• Dosage Forms: implant
• Other Brand Names: Nasonex, Propel, Sinuva, Propel Mini, Propel Contour

Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Sinuva (for use in the nose) is used to treat nasal symptoms of seasonal or year-round allergies, including congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. This medicine is approved for this use in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Sinuva is also used to prevent seasonal allergy symptoms in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Sinuva is used to treat nasal polyps only in adults.

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