Medicine Overview of Alphaten 0.20% Eye Drop
Alphaten is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension (pressure in the eye) and glaucoma. It helps to lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with another eye drop that reduces pressure in the eye.
Alphaten is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medication. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to any surface as it may contaminate the eye drop. For best results, use it daily in the evening or at night.
The common side effects include burning sensation, itching, or temporary blurring of the eyes. If they persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Caution is advised for driving after administration of this injection if your eyes are not able to concentrate and react.
- Ocular hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Dermatitis
- Burning sensation in eye
- Ocular hyperemia
- Stinging in the eyes
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Eye itching
- Allergic reaction in eye
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Alphaten helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
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For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
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Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
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Remove contact lenses before using Alphaten and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
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Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
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Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
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It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
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It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Ophthalmic
Open-angle glaucoma
Adult: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
<2 years: Contraindicated
>2 years: Instill 1 drop of a solution bid-tid.
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Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
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