Pilocarpine Eye Drops
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 4% Eye prep
Opso Saline Ltd.
| Pack size | 10ml drop |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 128 BDT |
Indications
Pilocarpine 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 4% 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
Pilocarpine Eye Drops generic name is Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 4% Eye prep. Pilocarpine Eye Drops is manufactured by Opso Saline Ltd.Pilocarpine is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Pilocarpine Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.