Brimonidine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist and 2-imidazoline derivative that was first introduced in 1996. It is considered to be a third generation alpha-2 aadrenergic receptor agonist, since it displays preferential binding at alpha-2 adrenoceptors over alpha-1 receptors. Brimonidine displays a higher selectivity toward the alpha-2 adrenergic receptors tha...
Opthalmic
Indicated for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension as monotherapy or combination product with brinzolamide.
Topical
Indicated for the treatment of persistent (non-transient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older.
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Vienna, Austria
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