Alphagan P Uses

Alphagan P is used to treat open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is a condition in which there is elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure in the eye). This can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to a gradual but permanent loss of vision. Ocular hypertension is a condition in which the intraocular pressure (eye pressure) is high.

There may be other uses of Alphagan P—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further drug information.

Alphagan P Mechanism of Action

Alphagan P decreases intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye) by reducing the formation of a natural fluid called aqueous humor in the eye. It also increases the outflow of this fluid from the eye.

Alphagan P Doses

The dose of brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P) 0.1% or 0.15% ophthalmic solution is one drop in the affected eye three times a day with the doses about 8 hours apart.