Which of the following drug is alpha 2
agonist?
a) Apraclonidine
b) Timolol
c) PG analogues
d) Verampamil
Correct Answer - A
Ans. A. Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine – Selective alpha 2 agonist.
Useful in glaucoma.
Alpha agonists (Brimonidine and apraclonidine) are contraindicated
in hypertensive crisis.
Dipivefrin is a prodrug which is converted into epinephrine inside ttre
eyeUall, so can safely be used in hypertension