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Demecarium

Latest prescription information about Demecarium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Demecarium
Pronunciation : deh meh KARE ee um
Trade Name(s): 
International- Humorsol.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a parasympathomimetic agent, prescribed for glaucoma.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated to pregnant women, in patients with uveal inflammation, and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category X : Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.


When it is to be taken : 
Ophthalmic- The initial recommended dose is 1 or 2 drops (adults) in the glaucomatous eye.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, high or low blood pressure, heart attack, asthma, stomach ulcer, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, Parkinson’s disease, urinary obstruction, who are taking other medications, any allergy, and in breastfeeding women.
* It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Avoid wearing contact lenses while using this medication.
* It may cause retinal detachment; consult with your healthcare provider before taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Eye - Stinging, burning, excessive discharge of tears, lid muscle twitching, eye redness, brow ache, headache and induced shortsightedness.
Miscellaneous - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, urinary incontinence, salivation, sweating, difficulty in breathing, slow heart rate or heart irregularities.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it in dry cool place.

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