Apraclonidine
ATC Code
S01EA03
Apraclonidine
Definition
A clonidine derivative with selective alpha-2-adrenergic agonistic activity. Upon ocular administration, apraclonidine enhances aqueous humor uveoscleral outflow and decreases aqueous production by vasoconstriction. This may decrease intraocular pressure (IOP).
Also known as APRACLONIDINE, p-Aminoclonidine — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC S01EA03 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61640 per NCIT
- SCTID 330870004 per RXNORM
- SCTID 391786008 per RXNORM
- UNII 843CEN85DI per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ocular hypertension | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ocular hypertension | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |