[The hydrochloride salt form of apraclonidine, a clonidine derivative with selective alpha-2-adrenergic agonistic property. When administered directly to teyes, apraclonidine hydrochloride enhances aqueous humor outflow and decreases aqueous production by vasoconstriction. It is used mostly in ophthalmic preparations for decreasing intraocular pressure. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0304657 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: 4-aminoclonidine
Relation/CHD: APRACLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %
APRACLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 %