Dipivefrine Hydrochloride

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Chronic open angle glaucoma, other chronic glaucomas (as an adjuvant esp. to beta blockers).

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Narrow angle glaucoma, hypersensitivity to dipivefrine.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Aphakic/Pseudophakic conditions. Hypersensitivity and/or intolerance to adrenaline, concurrent medication like indomethacin and ecothiophate. Lactation.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Ocular hyperaemia, burning, stinging sensation, follicular conjunctivitis, mydriasis, headache, eye pain, cardiovasular effects.

Drug Category/Class

Dipivefrine Hydrochloride has 1 Brands listed


Propine (Eye) (5 ml)

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