Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Medication Information
Get detailed information on Pilocarpine Ophthalmic, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Pilocarpine Ophthalmic provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Pronunciation : pye loe kar peen ICD Code : Y56.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiglaucoma AgentsTrade Names/Brand Names of Pilocarpine Ophthalmic
India :
Pilorin Dps, Andre Carpine Dps, Pilomin Dps, Carpine Dps, Pilodrops Dps, Carpinol Dps, Pilocar Dps, Locarp Dps, Carpo Miotic Dps, Pilagan Dps, Carpinol Sol.
International :
Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6
Why is Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a cholinergic agonist, prescribed for glaucoma. It reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.When should Pilocarpine Ophthalmic not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with angle-closure glaucoma and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?
Ophthalmic: As 0.5-4% solution – Instill 1 or 2 drops 4 times/day.How should Pilocarpine Ophthalmic be taken?
It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes.What are the warnings and precautions for Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, intestinal disease, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, overactive thyroid gland, seizures, Parkinson's disease, urinary obstruction, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
