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Brand Alphagan Z 0.1%/5 ml from India by Allergan

The brand Alphagan Z 0.1%/5 ml comes from India manufactured by Allergan. It is available in the quantity of one and three, 5 ml bottles.

Alphagan Z Information

Alphagan Z (Brimonidine Tartrate) is primarily used to lower elevated intraocular pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The active ingredient in this formulation is brimonidine tartrate, a member of the alpha-2 adrenergic agonist class of drugs. This medication appears to lower pressure by acting in a dual manner: it likely reduces the amount of fluid (aqueous humor) the eye produces while simultaneously increasing the amount that drains through the uveoscleral pathway.

In a healthy eye, fluid is constantly produced and drained to maintain a steady internal pressure, but when that drainage system becomes sluggish or the production is too high, the pressure builds up. This is ocular hypertension, and if it isn't managed, the pressure can start to crush the optic nerve, the nerve that carries images from your eye to your brain. Since damage to this nerve is usually permanent, Alphagan Z helps by acting as a pressure-relief valve. Relieving this pressure and clearing the drain helps keep it at a level less likely to cause permanent vision loss.

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Do I need a prescription to order Alphagan Z 0.1 %/5 ml ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Alphagan Z 0.1 %/5 ml.