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Apraclonidine

Last Revision: September 20, 2021.

Estimated reading time: 1 minute

CASRN: 66711-21-5

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of apraclonidine during breastfeeding. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue. One manufacturer recommends avoiding breastfeeding on the one day on which it is used for argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy or posterior capsulotomy.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Apraclonidine

CAS Registry Number

66711-21-5

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists

Antiglaucoma Agents

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