What is the primary clinical application of the selective Alpha-2 agonist Brimonidine?
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Correct answer: Reduction of intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Brimonidine is used topically in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increasing uveoscleral outflow, both mediated by alpha-2 receptor activation.
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