Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Pilocarpine Ophthalmic-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Pilocarpine Ophthalmic brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Pilocarpine Ophthalmic

Pronunciation : pye loe kar peen

ICD Code : Y56.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiglaucoma Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Pilocarpine Ophthalmic

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

Why is Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a cholinergic agonist, prescribed for glaucoma. It reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

When should Pilocarpine Ophthalmic not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with angle-closure glaucoma and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?

Ophthalmic: As 0.5-4% solution – Instill 1 or 2 drops 4 times/day.

How should Pilocarpine Ophthalmic be taken?

It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?

• 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.