Drug reference
dipivefrine
Drug monograph
ATC S01EA06
CDSCO approvedATC S01EA06
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Mechanism
Dipivefrine is an inactive prodrug that is converted in the body to its active form, epinephrine.
Indications
Glaucoma (add on therapy)
Dosing
- Adult
- 1 drop in each eye BD (0.1% eye drop)
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism
Dipivefrine is converted to epinephrine.
Side effects
Common
Ocular burningOcular smartingReactive hyperemia
Related guidelines
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10