If you’re one of the many people suffering from chronic glaucoma, Iopidine Eye Drops 0.5% may be the answer you’ve been looking for. This innovative solution contains apraclonidine hydrochloride, an active substance that helps to reduce fluid pressure in the eye and delay the need for surgery. Already being used successfully by many people with chronic glaucoma, Iopidine is a safe and effective way to ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Give it a try today – your eyes will thank you!
Benefits of Iopidine Eye Drops 0.5%
Iopidine Eye Drops 0.5%, solution contain apraclonidine (as hydrochloride) as the active substance. IOPIDINE 5mg/ml Eye Drops belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha agonists.
It is used in the treatment of chronic glaucoma in people who are already receiving other medicines to treat this disease.
In these people, IOPIDINE helps to reduce the fluid pressure in the eye and can delay the need for pressure-relieving eye surgery.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged.
It’s usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye.
Your eye contains a clear, watery liquid that feeds the inside of the eye. Liquid is constantly being drained out of the eye and new liquid is made to replace this. If the liquid cannot drain out quickly enough, the pressure inside the eye builds up. This medicine works by increasing the amount of liquid that is drained. This reduces the pressure inside the eye. If the high pressure is not reduced, it could lead to a disease called glaucoma and eventually damage your sight.
Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.
It can affect people of all ages, but is most common in adults in their 70s and 80s.
Glaucoma does not usually cause any symptoms to begin with.
It tends to develop slowly over many years and affects the edges of your vision (peripheral vision) first.
For this reason, many people do not realise they have glaucoma, and it’s often only picked up during a routine eye test.
If you do notice any symptoms, they might include blurred vision, or seeing rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights.
Both eyes are usually affected, although it may be worse in 1 eye.
Very occasionally, glaucoma can develop suddenly and cause:
Visit an opticians or a GP if you have any concerns about your vision.
If you have glaucoma, early diagnosis and treatment can help stop your vision getting worse.
Without treatment, glaucoma can eventually lead to blindness.
If you develop symptoms of glaucoma suddenly, go to your nearest eye casualty unit or A&E as soon as possible.
This is a medical emergency that may require immediate treatment.
There are several different types of glaucoma.
The most common is called primary open angle glaucoma. This tends to develop slowly over many years.
It’s caused by the drainage channels in the eye becoming gradually clogged over time.
Other types of glaucoma include:
acute angle closure glaucoma – an uncommon type caused by the drainage in the eye becoming suddenly blocked, which can raise the pressure inside the eye very quickly
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How to use IOPIDINE
The recommended dose
The recommended dose is 1 drop into your eye(s), 3 times each day.
Remove the loose collar from the cap when the bottle is first opened.
Always use IOPIDINE exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
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UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
What you need to know before you use IOPIDINE
Do not use IOPIDINE:
• if you have a history of severe or unstable heart disease or circulatory problems.
• if you are allergic to apraclonidine, clonidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
• if you are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors antidepressants or tricycylic antidepressants.
• if you are currently taking medicines of the class of sympathomimetics that are taken either orally or via injection.
• in CHILDREN .
Ask your doctor for advice
Warnings and precautions
IOPIDINE may not continue to control your eye pressure after you have used them for a period of
time. Your doctor will examine you often while you are using IOPIDINE to see whether the eye
drops are still working for you.
• As IOPIDINE decreases the pressure in your eye(s), you should have your eye pressure checked
regularly to ensure that the pressure in your eye(s) remains under control.
If you have a history of, or are taking medicine to treat, any of the following:
• Any heart disease (including angina, heart attacks or heart failure)
• High blood pressure or other circulatory problems (including stroke, Raynaud’s disease and
fainting spells)
• Kidney or liver problems
• Depression
• Parkinson’s disease
• Diabetes or low blood sugar. IOPIDINE may hide the signs and symptoms of a sudden reduction
in blood sugar such as a fast heart beat or trembling.
• If you are due to have an operation.
If any of these apply, you may still be able to use IOPIDINE, but discuss it with your doctor first.
Using IOPIDINE with food, drink and alcohol
No alcohol should be consumed during treatment with IOPIDINE as it can increase its effects.
Other medicines and IOPIDINE
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines,
including medicines obtained without a prescription.
IOPIDINE must not be used if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants or
tricyclic antidepressants. IOPIDINE must also not be used if your are taking medicines of the class of
sympathomimetics that are taken either orally or via injection.
IOPIDINE may increase the effects of some medicines used to treat – depression – asthma – high blood pressure – heart medicines containing digoxin or digitoxin – some forms of mental illness and Parkinson’s disease; and may interact with – some pain killers – sedatives – anaesthetic – tricyclic antidepressants – phenothiazines – cough and cold remedies – glaucoma medications such as timolol, brimonidine or dipivefrine – eye drops used to whiten the eye.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
IOPIDINE should not be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
This type of medicine may cause you to feel sleepy and dizzy. If you do, you should not drive or operate machinery.
Important information if you wear Contact Lenses
IOPIDINE contains benzalkonium chloride
This medicine contains 0.1 mg of benzalkonium chloride in each ml of the product which is equivalent to 0.01%.
IOPIDINE contains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride) which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards. Benzalkonium chloride may also cause eye
irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you feel abnormal eye sensation, stinging or pain in the eye after using this medicine, talk to your doctor
Take special care:
• Only use IOPIDINE for dropping in your eye(s).
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
IOPIDINE can cause allergic reactions. If you experience one or more of the following eye
symptoms – redness – itching – discomfort – watery eyes – abnormal sensation – eye and eyelid
swelling – poor vision – see your doctor immediately.
If your vision gets worse straight after using IOPIDINE, stop use and see your doctor immediately.
• You may experience some or all of the following effects in your eye(s):
Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): increased redness – itching – inflammation.
Common (may affect upto 1 in 10 people): discomfort – watery eyes – swelling of the eyelids – gritty
feeling in the eye – dry eye – eyelid crusting.
Uncommon (may affect upto 1 in 100 people : bumps under the eyelids – swelling of the eye –
abnormal vision – pain – inflammation and irritation of the eye or eyelids – corneal (the front part of
your eye) surface damage – sensitivity to light – redness of the eyelid – raising or pulling up of the
eyelids – increase in pupil size – reduced vision – blurred vision – drooping of eyelid – discharge or
whitening of the eye.
• You may also experience effects in other areas of your body including:
Common (may affect upto 1 in 10 people): dry mouth – inflammation inside the nose – dermatitis – dry
nose – weakness – headache – unusual taste.
Uncommon (may affect upto 1 in 100 people): chest pain – swelling of your hands, feet or extremities –
irregular heart beat – constipation – nausea – feeling tired – sore throat – runny nose – muscle aches –
poor coordination – sleepiness – dizziness – tingling feeling – nervousness – depression – difficulty
sleeping – shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – unusual sense of smell – facial swelling –
irritability – widening of blood vessels.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system (see
details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this
medicine.
How to store IOPIDINE
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze or store above 25°C.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and in the outer carton.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and the carton after
EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Stop using the bottle 4 weeks after first opening, to prevent infections.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Ingredients
What IOPIDINE contains
• The active substance is apraclonidine 5 mg/ml (as hydrochloride).
• The other ingredients are sodium chloride, sodium acetate trihydrate, benzalkonium chloride,
hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and purified water.
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