What is Iopidine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
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Iopidine overview
BRAND NAMES:
Iopidine, Iopidine
Generic Names:
Iopidine
Uses:
Treats or prevents increased pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma or cataract surgery.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiglaucoma
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What is Iopidine used for?
Iopidine is a prescription medicine used along with other medications to treat glaucoma. It comes in the form of ophthalmic drops. It works by reducing the amount of fluid within the eye resulting in a decrease of the amount of pressure inside the eye. It is used on a short term basis to help delay or prevent the need for eye surgery.
What form(s) does Iopidine come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Iopidine doses?
Solution 1%
Common Iopidine prescriptions
Iopidine
5ml of 0.5% bottleIopidine
1% solution
How to take Iopidine
You will receive this medicine as an eyedrop 1 hour before and right after your eye surgery.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
You will receive this medicine as an eyedrop 1 hour before and right after your eye surgery.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Iopidine
Iopidine contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to apraclonidine or clonidine.
Iopidine warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart or blood vessel disease (including Raynaud disease, thromboangiitis obliterans), or a history of heart attack or stroke.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Lightheadedness or fainting
Slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Iopidine interactions
Do not use this medicine if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
Iopidine side effects
Serious Side Effects
Slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision
Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
Eye redness, burning, itching, or discomfort
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Less Serious Side Effects
Stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, sweating of your palms
Feeling like there is something in your eye
Redness, swelling, or whitening of your eyelids
Trouble sleeping, unusual dreams
Redness, swelling, or whitening of your eyelids
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