Brimonidine Tartrate is a Canadian brand name for a combination of isoflurophate, echothiophate and demecarium, which are three medications that are used in the treatment of glaucoma, according to the Mayo Clinic. It also may be prescribed in the treatment of the eye condition accommodative esotropia, and it may be used as part of the diagnostic process for this condition. Brimonidine Tartrate is a prescription medicine available in many forms, including a solution, a gel, an ointment and a suspension.
Rare Serious Side Effects
Brimonidine Tartrate may induce a few rare serious side effects during use. Consult your physician if you get any of these problems. The medications may need to changed or other medical care may need to be provided. These types of effects include vision occlusion in whole or in part that will appear as a curtain or veil, a burning sensation in the eyes, pain in the eyes, eye redness, a stinging sensation in the eyes or irritation in the eyes. They also may include high blood pressure or hypertension, dry eyes, bronchitis, the formation of cataracts, hypotension or low blood pressure, fatigue, symptoms similar to the flu and changes in the way foods taste.
Non-Serious Side Effects
Some people may experience side effects that do not require medical attention. As you continue treatment for glaucoma, these may recede on their own. If not, consult your doctor. They include eye watering, vision blurring, eyelid twitching, vision changes in the perception of distant and near objects, headaches, diminished night vision or difficulty seeing in low light situations.
Absorption Side Effects
If your body takes in too much Brimonidine Tartrate, some serious side effects also may occur throughout your body. Some of these are particularly present in children who use Brimonidine Tartrate. Report any of them to your physician because treatment may need to be stopped. They include mouth watering, excessive sweating, abnormal tiredness, inability to control the bladder function, abnormal weakness throughout your body, weakness in the muscles and slow heartbeats (bradycardia). Others may include nausea, irregular heartbeats, vomiting, chest tightness, diarrhea, wheezing, cramps in the abdomen, shortness of breath or pain in the stomach.
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