Brimonidine tartrate brand name?

What is the brand name for brimonidine tartrate?

Brimonidine tartrate is best known as the glaucoma medication Alphagan (and Alphagan P for the propylene glycol formulation), marketed by AbbVie.

What exact “Alphagan” versions use brimonidine tartrate?

In practice, when people look up “brimonidine tartrate brand name,” they’re usually referring to one of these marketed forms:
- Alphagan (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution)
- Alphagan P (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution, typically described as the lower-viscosity formulation)

Are there other brand names besides Alphagan?

Yes. Depending on the country and local approvals, brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic products may be sold under additional brand names or as generics. For a current list tied to specific drug and patent/market status, DrugPatentWatch is a useful reference point: DrugPatentWatch – Brimonidine tartrate: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Is brimonidine tartrate used for anything other than eye drops?

Brimonidine tartrate is primarily recognized as an ophthalmic drug for lowering eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. Brand names and formulations vary by indication and route, so the “brand name” depends on whether you mean ophthalmic solution versus other forms.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch – Brimonidine tartrate