Asipine Eye Drops

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size 10 ml drop
Unite Price 80 BDT

Indications

Asipine Eye Drops is used for: Open-angle glaucoma

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Open-angle glaucoma Adult: Apply 1-2 drops into the affected eye/s up to 4 times daily, adjusted according to response.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Angle-closure glaucoma; acute iritis, anterior uveitis; hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

Precautions

Retinal detachment; corneal or conjunctival damage. Prolonged use may lead to lens opacities. May impair ability to drive or operate machines. Lactation. Lactation: Excretion in breast milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in breast milk unknown; use with caution

Interactions

Concomitant admin of 2 miotics may increase risk of toxic reactions. Aminoglycosides, clindamycin, colistin, cyclopropane and halogenated inhalational anaesthetics, quinine, procainamide, lithium and beta-blockers may reduce the efficacy of pilacarpine. Concurrent use with beta-blockers may lead to bradycardia. May prolong the action of suxamethonium. Potentially Fatal: Miotic and ocular hypotensive effect antagonised by anticholinergics. Conduction disturbances with beta-blockers.

Side Effects

Side effects of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep : Pain and irritation, blurred vision, lachrymation, browache, conjunctival vascular congestion, superficial keratitis, vitreous haemorrhage, increased pupillary block, Lacrimation, Salivation, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Bronchial spasm

Mode of Action

Pilocarpine is a tertiary parasympathomimetic that directly stimulates cholinergic receptors in the eyes causing pupillary constriction, spasm of accommodation and a transient rise in IOP followed by a fall.

Note

Asipine Eye Drops generic name is Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep. Asipine Eye Drops is manufactured by Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.Asipine is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Asipine Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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