Brimonidine vs Cyclosporine
Compare Brimonidine and Cyclosporine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Brimonidine | Cyclosporine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | alpha-Adrenergic Agonist | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant |
| Used to treat | Open-angle glaucoma | Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus |
| Generic price | From $0.58 per mL (0.2% eye drop) | From $2.60 each, about $77.87 for 30 (25 mg capsule); other forms from $0.31 per item (25 mg (Modified)) |
| Brand price | Alphagan P: from $37.27 per mL (0.1% drops) | Restasis: from $10.31 per item (0.05% eye emulsion). Neoral: from $2.95 each, about $88.37 for 30 (25 mg gelatin capsule) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 98% less than the brand | Generic costs about 89% less than the brand |