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* | * MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) [[erythema]] of [[rosacea]] in adults 18 years of age or older. | ||
==Dosage== | |||
* Apply a pea-size amount once daily to each of the five areas of the face: central forehead, chin, nose, each cheek. MIRVASO topical gel should be applied smoothly and evenly as a thin layer across the entire face avoiding the eyes and lips. | |||
==DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS== | |||
* MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is a white to light yellow opaque aqueous gel. Each gram of gel contains 5 mg of brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 3.3 mg of brimonidine free base. | |||
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|contraindications=* None | |||
|warnings='''Potentiation of Vascular Insufficiency''' | |||
* MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with [[depression]], cerebral or [[coronary insufficiency]], [[Raynaud’s phenomenon]], [[orthostatic hypotension]], [[thrombangiitis obliterans]], [[scleroderma]], or [[Sjögren’s syndrome]]. | |||
'''Severe Cardiovascular Disease''' | |||
* Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists can lower blood pressure. MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. | |||
'''Serious Adverse Reactions Following Ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel''' | |||
* Two young children of a subject in a clinical trial experienced serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel. Adverse reactions experienced by one or both children included [[lethargy]], respiratory distress with apneic episodes (requiring intubation), sinus [[bradycardia]], [[confusion]], psychomotor hyperactivity, and [[diaphoresis]]. Both children were hospitalized overnight and discharged the following day without sequelae. | |||
* Keep MIRVASO topical gel out of reach of children. | |||
'''Erythema and Flushing''' | |||
* Some subjects in the clinical trials discontinued use of MIRVASO topical gel because of erythema or flushing. | |||
* The effect of MIRVASO topical gel may begin to diminish hours after application. For some subjects in the clinical trials, erythema was reported to return worse compared to the severity at baseline [see Adverse Reactions (6)]. | |||
* | * Intermittent flushing occurred in some subjects treated with MIRVASO topical gel. The onset of flushing relative to application of MIRVASO topical gel varied, ranging from approximately 30 minutes to several hours. | ||
* Erythema and flushing appeared to resolve after discontinuation of MIRVASO topical gel. | |||
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Overview
Brimonidine (topical) is an alpha adrenergic agonist that is FDA approved for the treatment of facial erythema of rosacea. Common adverse reactions include erythema, flushing, skin burning sensation, and contact dermatitis..
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older.
Dosage
- Apply a pea-size amount once daily to each of the five areas of the face: central forehead, chin, nose, each cheek. MIRVASO topical gel should be applied smoothly and evenly as a thin layer across the entire face avoiding the eyes and lips.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is a white to light yellow opaque aqueous gel. Each gram of gel contains 5 mg of brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 3.3 mg of brimonidine free base.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Brimonidine (topical) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Brimonidine (topical) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Brimonidine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Brimonidine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Brimonidine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- None
Warnings
Potentiation of Vascular Insufficiency
- MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thrombangiitis obliterans, scleroderma, or Sjögren’s syndrome.
Severe Cardiovascular Disease
- Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists can lower blood pressure. MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease.
Serious Adverse Reactions Following Ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel
- Two young children of a subject in a clinical trial experienced serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel. Adverse reactions experienced by one or both children included lethargy, respiratory distress with apneic episodes (requiring intubation), sinus bradycardia, confusion, psychomotor hyperactivity, and diaphoresis. Both children were hospitalized overnight and discharged the following day without sequelae.
- Keep MIRVASO topical gel out of reach of children.
Erythema and Flushing
- Some subjects in the clinical trials discontinued use of MIRVASO topical gel because of erythema or flushing.
- The effect of MIRVASO topical gel may begin to diminish hours after application. For some subjects in the clinical trials, erythema was reported to return worse compared to the severity at baseline [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
- Intermittent flushing occurred in some subjects treated with MIRVASO topical gel. The onset of flushing relative to application of MIRVASO topical gel varied, ranging from approximately 30 minutes to several hours.
- Erythema and flushing appeared to resolve after discontinuation of MIRVASO topical gel.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Brimonidine (topical) Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Brimonidine (topical) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Brimonidine (topical) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brimonidine (topical) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Brimonidine (topical) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
- Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Brimonidine (topical) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Brimonidine (topical) Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Package and Label Display Panel
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Brimonidine (topical) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Brimonidine (topical) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- MIRVASO ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ "brimonidine tartrate gel".
- ↑ "http://www.ismp.org". External link in
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