Brimonidine ophthalmic and Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine

• Generic Name: brimonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alphagan P, Lumify, Alphagan

Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pressure inside the eyes in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The Alphagan P brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available only with a prescription.

The Lumify brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available without a prescription, and is used to relieve eye redness and irritation.

Alphagan P is for use in adults and children as young as 2 years old. Lumify is for use in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

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

• Generic Name: pyrimethamine / sulfadoxine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Sulfadoxine , a sulfa medicine, and pyrimethamine combination is used to treat malaria. Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine may also be used to prevent malaria in people who are living in, or will be traveling to, an area where there is a chance of getting malaria. Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine combination may also be taken with other medicines for malaria, or may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Since sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine combination may cause some serious side effects, it generally is used only to prevent or treat serious malaria infections in areas where it is known that other medicines may not work.

Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine is available only with your doctor's prescription.