Question 1

What is Brimonidine Ophthalmic used for?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine Ophthalmic is indicated for: CONTRAINDICATED in cats, Glaucoma adjunct.

Question 2

What routes can Brimonidine Ophthalmic be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).

Question 3

Which species have cited Brimonidine Ophthalmic dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine Ophthalmic dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Brimonidine Ophthalmic a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine Ophthalmic is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Brimonidine Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

TOXIC in cats and small dogs (systemic alpha-2 effects: sedation, bradycardia, hypotension). Avoid in cats. Use with caution in small dogs. Monitor for CNS depression.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Brimonidine Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

TOXIC in cats and small dogs (systemic alpha-2 effects: sedation, bradycardia, hypotension). Avoid in cats. Use with caution in small dogs. Monitor for CNS depression.

Question 7

How does Brimonidine Ophthalmic work?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that decreases aqueous humor production and increases uveoscleral outflow. Also neuroprotective to retinal ganglion cells.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL (ophthalmic)	0 1 drop per eye	q8-12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	TOPICAL (ophthalmic)	0 DO NOT USE	CONTRAINDICATED	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Brimonidine Ophthalmic

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