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Pilocarpine Ophthalmic
Latest prescription information about Pilocarpine Ophthalmic. 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 Ophthalmic
Pronunciation : pye loe kar peen
Trade Name(s):
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. This medication is a cholinergic agonist, prescribed for glaucoma. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Ophthalmic: As 0.5-4% solution – Instill 1 or 2 drops 4 times/day. 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 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. Side Effects : Blurred vision, stinging, burning, redness, itching, watering or swelling of the eye, redness of the eyelids and headache. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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