What drug class is brimonidine?

brimonidine is classified as a Adrenergic alpha-Agonists.

Is there a generic version of brimonidine?

Yes, generic versions of brimonidine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does brimonidine work?

brimonidine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Brimonidine

Also sold as: Simbrinza, Mirvaso, Lumify, Alphagan, Combigan

Adrenergic alpha-AgonistsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for brimonidine.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Use relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 5 years of age and over: instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 6-8 hours do not use more than 4 times daily remove contact lenses before use wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after each use children under 5 years of age: consult a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 3 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗