Iopidine Eye Drops are a prescription medication used to treat or prevent glaucoma and other conditions that involve high pressure inside the eye. Iopidine contains apraclonidine hydrochloride and is typically only used for a short time. Iopidine works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

Make sure to always read the patient information and instructions before using this medication. Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Wash your hands and remove contact lenses before using this medication. Wait at least fifteen minutes before replacing contact lenses.
• Tip your head backwards slightly, using your finger to pull down your lower eyelid creating a pouch. Hold the tip of the eye dropper directly above your eye. Look away from the dropper and squeeze out a single drop.
• Close your eyes and tilt your head forwards. Keep your eyes closed for two minutes and use your finger to prevent liquid from draining into the tear duct.
• If you use any other eye drops, wait at least five minutes before applying them.
• Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it onto a surface to prevent contamination.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• About your drug and other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history particularly of Raynaud’s syndrome, Buerger’s disease, other peripheral vascular diseases, kidney disease, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or depression.
• If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

You should also know:

• This medication may become less effective over time. Iopidine should only be used on a short-term basis.
• Do not breast-feed on days you take this medication.
• Iopidine Eye Drops may affect your vision. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you can do so safely.
• Iopidine Eye Drops should not be used within 14 days of using a MAO inhibitor drug.

Common side effects of Iopidine Eye Drops include but are not limited to:

• Eye redness or watering.
• Puffy eyelids.
• Blurred vision or dry eyes.
• Dry mouth.
• Dizziness.
• Drowsiness.

Get medical help if you have any of the following side effects of apraclonidine hydrochloride:

• Eye pain.
• Increased eye watering or feeling like you have something in your eyes.
• Eye crusting or drainage.
• Severe eye discomfort, redness or itching.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Iopidine Eye Drops?

If you miss a dose of Iopidine Eye Drops, you should use them as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip your missed dose.

What is the strength of Iopidine Eye Drops?

Iodine Eye Drops are available in a strength of 0.50%.