IOPIDINE 1%

WARNINGS FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Not for injection or oral ingestion. Topical administration of apraclonidine have been reported to cause cardiovascular collapse requiring intubation and ventilation in pediatric patients 6 years and younger, including neonates. Systemic adverse reactions such as prolonged lethargy and unresponsiveness, apnea, hypoxia, respiratory failure, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, hypothermia, hypotonia, pallor have also been reported. Appropriate monitoring in a clinical setting should be in place.

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse events, occurring in less than 2% of patients, were reported in association with the use of IOPIDINE 1% Ophthalmic Solution in laser surgery: ocular injection, upper lid elevation, irregular heart rate, nasal decongestion, ocular inflammation, conjunctival blanching, and mydriasis. The following adverse events were observed in investigational studies dosing IOPIDINE 1% Ophthalmic Solution once or twice daily for up to 28 days in non‑laser studies: Ocular Conjunctival blanching, upper lid elevation, mydriasis, burning, discomfort, foreign body sensation, dryness, itching, hypotony, blurred or dimmed vision, allergic response, conjunctival microhemorrhage. Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, emesis Cardiovascular Bradycardia, vasovagal attack, palpitations, orthostatic episode Central Nervous System Insomnia, dream disturbances, irritability, decreased libido. Other Taste abnormalities, dry mouth, nasal burning or dryness, headache, head cold sensation, chest heaviness or burning, clammy or sweaty palms, body heat sensation, shortness of breath, increased pharyngeal secretion, extremity pain or numbness, fatigue, paresthesia, pruritus not associated with rash. Clinical Practice The following events have been identified during postmarketing use of IOPIDINE 1% Ophthalmic Solution in clinical practice. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The events, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to IOPIDINE 1% Ophthalmic Solution, or a combination of these factors, include • Hypersensitivity. • Cardiovascular collapse requiring intubation and ventilation, prolonged lethargy and unresponsiveness, apnea, hypoxia, respiratory failure, hypertension, hypotension, hypothermia, hypotonia, and pallor have been reported in pediatric patients 6 years and younger, including neonates, following topical administration of apraclonidine.