Brimonidine detailed information

Brimonidine (bri-MOE-ni-deen ) is a drug used to treat glaucoma. It acts via decreasing aqueous humor synthesis.

Brimonidine is an alpha 2 receptor agonist.

Alpha 2 agonists, through the activation of the Gi GPCR, inhibit the production of AC. This reduces cAMP and hence Aqueous Humour production by the ciliary body.

Side effects

 * Conjunctivitis
 * Conjunctival hyperemia
 * Ocular pruritus
 * Ocular burning
 * Conjunctival follicles
 * Hypertension
 * Dry mouth
 * Visual changes
 * Somnolence