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An alpha agonist drug used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). Brimonidine (Alphagan) reduces the amount of the liquid produced inside the eyeball (aqueous humor) and increases the rate at which fluid flows out of the eyeball. It is given as eye drops.<\/p>\n

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