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Eye drops tableClass of dropExamplesHow they workWhen to takePossible side effectsAlpha agonistApraclondine, brimonidineReduce the production of fluid in the eyeTwo or three times a dayDry mouth, tiredness, weakness. Occasional allergic reactions – if you eye goes red, sore and sticky, seek medical adviceBeta blockersBetaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol, timololReduce production of fluid in the eyeMorning or twice a daySlow pulse, dizziness, tiredness. Occasionally cause depression, loss of libido or impotenceCarbonic anhydrase inhibitorsBrinzolamide, dorzolamideReduce production of fluid in the eyeTwo or three times a day, or twice a day if taken with another dropRedness of the eye, crusty eyelashes, fatigue, bitter tasteCholinergic inhibitorsPilocarpineImprove flow of fluid out of eye Three or four times a dayItchy eyes, poor vision in low light, sensitive eye, blurred visionProstaglandin analoguesBimatoprost, latanoprost, tafluprost, travoprostImprove flow of fluid out of the eyeOnce a day, usually at nightPink eye, iris may get darker, longer and darker eyelashes, darkening of skin around eye ................
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