Brimonidine/timolol
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Combination of | |
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Brimonidine | α2 adrenergic agonist |
Timolol | Beta blocker |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Combigan |
AHFS/Drugs.com | entry |
Pregnancy category |
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Legal status |
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Routes of administration |
Eye drops |
Identifiers | |
ATC code | S01ED51 (WHO) |
PubChem | CID: 11387895 |
Brimonidine/timolol (INNs, trade name Combigan) are combination eye drops indicated for the treatment of glaucoma. It is a combination of brimonidine (an α2 adrenergic agonist) and timolol (a β adrenergic blocker), in concentrations of 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. Both substances work by decreasing the synthesis of aqueous humor.
Combigan is marketed and sold by Allergan.
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