Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Trusopt

• 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: dorzolamide ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Trusopt

Dorzolamide reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Trusopt (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

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