Don't Jump to Lumify to Relieve Red Eyes

June 2018

Lumify (LOO-mih-fye) will be the first OTC brimonidine eye drop to relieve red eyes.

We usually think of brimonidine as an Rx eye drop for glaucoma (Alphagan P)...or a topical gel for redness due to rosacea (Mirvaso).

Now brimonidine 0.025% ophthalmic solution will be promoted to help eyes appear "whiter, brighter, and more radiant."

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Table of Contents

Anticoagulants Lean Toward Eliquis for the Best Balance of Efficacy and Safety in Atrial Fib
Asthma Consider Tiotropium or Biologics for Severe Asthma
Diabetes Don't Advise Routine Glucose Monitoring if Results Won't Be Used
Depression Stay Alert for Depression in Teens
Naloxone Co-Prescribe Naloxone for Patients at Opioid Overdose Risk
Practice Use These Tips to Determine Whether Marketing Is Just Hype
Epinephrine Be Prepared for New Epinephrine Auto-Injector Barriers and Options
Toxicology Expect Large Vitamin K Doses for Bleeding Due to Laced Synthetic Cannabinoids
OTC Products Don't Jump to Lumify to Relieve Red Eyes
HIV & AIDS Be Ready for the New Combo HIV Med Biktarvy
Nebulizers Be Aware of Differences Between Lonhala Magnair and Other Nebulizers
Antithrombotics Think of Antiplatelets for Arterial Clots and Anticoagulants for Venous Clots
Antithrombotics Know When to Hold Antithrombotics Around Regional Anesthesia
Infectious Diseases Stay Alert for a New, Concentrated Rabies Immune Globulin Option