Brimonidine contraindications

Contraindications Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy, hypersensitivity to brimonidine or any other component of the formulation... 

Brimonidine is contraindicated in patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors. It is not contraindicated... 

With regard to topical NSAIDs, there are few significant contraindications. One reported interaction is between oral indomethacin and topical brimonidine. Patients taking this oral medication were found to have escape of lOP control when using brimonidine. However, the study foiled to demonstrate such loss of lOP-lowering control with latanoprost. 

Before 1996, a 8-blocker was nsed provided no contraindications existed, becanse this class of drngs has a long history of snccessfnl nse, providing a combination of clinical efficacy and tolerability. The newer agents, in particnlar the prostaglandin analogs, brimonidine, and topical CAIs, are also considered snitable first-line therapy or... 

Brimonidine is also contraindicated in infants because of ap-neic spells and hypotensive reactions. In terms of overall efficacy and tolerability, brimonidine approximates that achieved with... 

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