Dipivefrine (Dipivefrine)
Overview of Dipivefrine
Dipivefrine Hcl is a prodrug metabolized to adrenaline. Dipivefrine Hcl is used topically as eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, where the prodrug passes through the cornea more readily than adrenaline.
Indication of Dipivefrine
Indications
Contraindication of Dipivefrine
Dipivefrine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Dipivefrine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dipivefrine, which give rise to further complications include Photosensitivity, Headache, Eye irritation, Blurred vision, Eye pain.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dipivefrine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tachycardia, Irregular heart beat, Chest pain, Wheezing.
Precautions of Dipivefrine
Care should be taken in allergic patients. If you are using other eye drops,use them 10 min apart. Donot touch the dropper.