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Druphagan Eye Drops – Brimonidine, 5ml
Do you suffer from ocular hypertension or open angle glaucoma? If so, Druphagan Eye Drops may be the solution for you. This powerful Eye Drop works by reducing pressure within the eyeball, quickly and effectively relieving your symptoms.
Druphagan Eye Drops contains the active ingredient brimonidine tartrate, which belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. This makes it a highly effective treatment for ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma.
What’s more, Druphagan Eye Drops can be used either alone, or in conjunction with another eye drop if a single medicine is not enough to lower the increased pressure in your eye. So why wait
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
- secondary glaucoma – caused by an underlying eye condition, such as inflammation of the eye (uveitis)
- childhood glaucoma (congenital glaucoma) – a rare type that occurs in very young children, caused by an abnormality of the eye
Glaucoma can occur for a number of reasons.
Most cases are caused by a build-up of pressure in the eye when fluid is unable to drain properly.
This increase in pressure then damages the nerve that connects the eye to the brain (optic nerve).
It’s often unclear why this happens, although certain things can increase the risk, including:
- your age – glaucoma becomes more common as you get older
- your ethnicity – people of African, Caribbean or Asian origin are at a higher risk
- your family history – you’re more likely to develop glaucoma if you have a parent or sibling with the condition
- other medical conditions – such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and diabetes
It’s not clear whether you can do anything to prevent glaucoma, but having regular eye tests should pick it up as early as possible.
The treatment recommended for you will depend on the type of glaucoma you have, but the options are:
- eyedrops – to reduce the pressure in your eyes
- laser treatment – to open up the blocked drainage tubes or reduce the production of fluid in your eyes
- surgery – to improve the drainage of fluid
You’ll also probably need regular appointments to monitor your condition and check the treatment is working.
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What is the price of Druphagan Eye Drops in Nigeria?
The price of Druphagan Eye Drops is N2240
Where can you buy Druphagan Eye Drops In Nigeria?
You can Buy Druphagan Eye Drops at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Druphagan Eye Drops is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent.
You will be required to send Asset Pharmacy your prescription
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Druphagan
How to Use
How to use Druphagan Eye Drops
Always use DRUPHAGAN exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults
The recommended dose is one drop twice daily in the affected eye(s), approximately 12 hours apart. Do not change the dose or stop taking DRUPHAGAN without speaking to your doctor.
Children under 12 years
DRUPHAGAN must not be used for infants below 2 years of age.
DRUPHAGAN is not recommended for use in children (from 2 years until 12 years).
Instructions for use
DRUPHAGAN comes as eye drops. Always wash your hands before applying eye drops. Your prescription label tells you how many drops to use at each dose. If you use DRUPHAGAN with another eye drop, wait 5-15 minutes before applying the second eye drop.
Apply your eye drops in the following way:
- Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
2. Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket.
3. Squeeze the upturned dropper bottle to release a drop into your eye.
4. Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute.
If a drop misses your eye, try again.
To avoid contamination, do not let the tip of the bottle touch your eye or anything else. Replace and tighten the cap straight after use.
If you use more DRUPHAGAN than you should
Adults
In adults who were instilling more drops than prescribed, the side effects reported were those already known to occur with DRUPHAGAN.
Adults who accidentally swallowed DRUPHAGAN experienced decrease in blood pressure, which in some patients was followed by the increase in blood pressure.
Children
Serious side effects were reported in children who accidentally swallowed DRUPHAGAN. Signs included sleepiness, floppiness, low body temperature, paleness and breathing difficulties. Should this happen, contact your doctor immediately.
Adults and Children
If DRUPHAGAN has been accidentally swallowed or if you have used more DRUPHAGAN than you should, please contact your doctor immediately.
If you forget to use DRUPHAGAN
If you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If, however, it is almost time for your next dose, you should omit the missed dose altogether and then follow your normal routine.
If you stop using DRUPHAGAN
To be effective DRUPHAGAN must be used every day. Do not stop using DRUPHAGAN until your doctor tells you to.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Product Details
Product Information of Druphagan Eye Drops
What you need to know before you use DRUPHAGAN
Do not use DRUPHAGAN
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to brimonidine tartrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- If you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or certain other antidepressants. You must inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressant drug.
- If you are breast-feeding.
- In infants/babies (from birth until 2 years).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using DRUPHAGAN
- If you suffer or have suffered from depression, reduced mental capacity, reduced blood supply to the brain, heart problems, a disturbed blood supply of the limbs or a blood pressure disorder.
- If you have or have had in the past kidney or liver problems.
Children and Adolescents
DRUPHAGAN is not recommended for use in children between the ages of 2 and 12 years.
DRUPHAGAN should not usually be used in adolescents aged 12 to 17 as clinical studies have not been performed in this age group.
Other medicines and DRUPHAGAN
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- pain killers, sedatives, opiates, barbiturates or are regularly consuming alcohol.
- anaesthetics.
- to treat a heart condition or to lower blood pressure.
- that can affect the metabolism like chlorpromazine, methylphenidate and reserpine.
- which work on the same receptor as DRUPHAGAN, for example isoprenaline and prazosin.
- monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and other antidepressants.
- medicines for any condition, even if unrelated to your eye condition.
- or if the dose of any of your current medicines is changed.
These could affect your treatment with DRUPHAGAN.
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 for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use DRUPHAGAN if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it necessary.
DRUPHAGAN should not be used while breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
DRUPHAGAN may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting.
DRUPHAGAN may also cause drowsiness or tiredness in some patients.
If you experience any of these symptoms, do not drive or use machinery until the symptoms are cleared.
DRUPHAGAN contains Benzalkonium chloride
DRUPHAGAN contains 0.25 mg benzalkonium chloride in each 5 ml of solution which is equivalent to 0.05 mg/ml.
Benzalkonium chloride is a preservative 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.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Druphagan Eye Drops
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following eye side effects may be seen with DRUPHAGAN.
Affecting the eye
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
- Irritation of the eye (eye redness, burning, stinging, a feeling of something in the eye, itching, follicles or white spots on the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye)
- Blurred vision
- An allergic reaction in the eye
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Local irritation (inflammation and swelling of the eyelid, swelling of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye, sticky eyes, pain and tearing)
- Sensitivity to light
- Erosion on the surface of the eye and staining
- Eye dryness
- Whitening of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye
- Abnormal vision
- Inflammation of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- Inflammation within the eye
- Reduction in pupil size
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- Itching of eyelids
Affecting the body
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Tiredness/drowsiness
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Dizziness
- Cold-like symptoms
- Symptoms involving the stomach and digestion
- Abnormal taste
- General weakness
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Depression
- Palpitations or changes in heart rate,
- Dry nose
- General allergic reactions.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Shortness of breath
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- Sleeplessness
- Fainting
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- Skin reactions including redness, face swelling, itching, rash and 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.
Ingredients
Product Ingredients of Druphagan Eye Drops
- The active substance is brimonidine tartrate. One ml solution contains 2.0 mg brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 1.3 mg of brimonidine.
- The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, poly(vinyl alcohol), sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water and sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid for pH-adjustment.
How to store
How to store Druphagan Eye Drops
- Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not use this medicine if the tamper proof seal on the bottle neck is broken before you first begin to use it.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and carton after EXP:. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Throw the bottle away 28 days after opening, even if there is solution remaining.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
Shipping to Lagos cost starts from N1850 Next day delivery
Shipping to Rest Of Nigeria – 2-3 days cost starts from N2000
Shipping to Rest of Africa – 5-7 working days Cost starts from N12000
Shipping to Europe 7 – 14 working days Cost srats from N18000
Shipping to Rest of the world – 7 – 14 days Cost starts from N18000
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