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Pilocarpine
Latest prescription information about Pilocarpine. 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 : Pilocarpine
Pronunciation : pye-loe-KAR-peen
Therapeutic Classification : cholinergic agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Andre Carpine Amp, Carpine Eye Drops, Carpinol Soln, Carporen Eye Drops, Locarp Eye Drops, Locarp Eye Gel, Pilagan Eye Drops, Pilocar Eye Drops, Pilomax Tab, Pilopress Eye Drops. International- Isopto Carpine, Salagen. This medication is a muscarinic receptor agonist, prescribed for glaucoma, and for dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. It is also used as an antidote for some alkaloid drug poisoning. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Eye Drops- Instill 1 or 2 drops per eye, 3 to 4 times per day. Dry mouth- 5 mg 4 times/day. Max: 30 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It is also comes as eye drops, to instill over the eyes and as an injectable solution. Special Instruction : *It may lead to dehydration to your body, to avoid this problem drink plenty of water while taking this medication. *It may cause change in vision in night, so be careful while driving a car or other dangerous performance. *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of inflammation of bronchus or a group of lung diseases, heart disease, kidney stones; gallstones, mental illness, any condition that affects your ability to think, or gallbladder, heart, or liver disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Most Common- Sweating, nausea, runny nose, diarrhea, chills, flushing, frequent urination, dizziness, weakness. Miscellaneous- Headache, indigestion, vomiting, heartburn, increased tears, stomach pain, swelling of arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, changes in vision, fast or slow heart beat. *Prolonged use may lead to lens opacities. Storage Conditions : Store at 25°C. Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from excess heat and moisture. |
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