Epinephrine (Ophthalmic)
Category- Antiglaucoma agent, ophthalmic - Epinephrine; Epinephryl Borate
- Surgical aid, ophthalmic - Epinephrine; Epinephryl Borate
DescriptionOphthalmic epinephrine is used to treat certain types of glaucoma.
It may also be used in eye surgery.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Ophthalmic
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Epinephrine
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Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)
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Epinephryl Borate
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Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Epifrin 1
- Epinal 2
- Eppy/N 2
- Glaucon 1
In Canada -
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Epinephrine (ep-i-NEF-rin)‡ |
| 2. |
Epinephryl Borate (ep-i-NEF-rill BOR-ate)† |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
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