What is the drug pilocarpine used for?

What is the drug pilocarpine used for?

Pilocarpine tablets are used to treat dryness of the mouth and throat caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva that may occur after radiation treatment for cancer of the head and neck or in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. This medicine may help you speak without having to sip liquids.

What does pilocarpine do to the eye?

Ophthalmic pilocarpine is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Pilocarpine is in a class of medications called miotics. It works by allowing excess fluid to drain from the eye.

What is Isopto eye drops used for?

ISOPTO PLAIN is a slightly viscous solution that acts as an artificial tear. It is used to treat dry eyes caused by a lack of tears in the eye(s). Replacement of the reduced natural tears with an artificial tear helps to soothe and lubricate your eyes and provide relief from irritation.

What is the antidote of pilocarpine?

For patients demonstrating severe poisoning, atropine, the pharmacologic antagonist to pilocarpine, should be used.

Is pilocarpine a poison?

Pilocarpine has been used as an ophthalmologic agent for decades; however, toxicity rarely has been reported in the medical literature.

Who should not use pilocarpine?

You should not use pilocarpine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: untreated or uncontrolled asthma; or. narrow-angle glaucoma.

Do pilocarpine side effects go away?

Some side effects of pilocarpine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

What type of drug is pilocarpine?

Pilocarpine is in a class of medications called cholinergic agonists. It works by increasing the amount of saliva in the mouth.

What drops for dry eyes?

Cyclosporine (Restasis) is a prescription eye drop that treats inflammation that causes eye dryness. This type of inflammation usually stems from a condition known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, also called dry eye syndrome. The drops are usually used twice a day to help increase tear production.

Has Isopto plain been discontinued?

Discontinued. The pharmaceutical company has decided to discontinue this product. Other preparations of this medicine may still be available.

What is Isopto Carpine used to treat?

• Isopto Carpine. Generic Name: Pilocarpine (Ophthalmic) (pye loe KAR peen, off THAL mik) Brand Name: Isopto Carpine. Medically reviewed on . It is used to treat glaucoma. It is used to lower high eye pressure. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

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What is the pH and osmolality of Isopto Carpine?

• Isopto® Carpine has a pH of 3.5 to 5.5 and an osmolality of 2 mOsm/kg (1% and 2% products) and 5 mOsm/kg (4% product).

What should I do if I am allergic to Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine (ophthalmic)?

• If you have an allergy to pilocarpine or any other part of Isopto Carpine ( pilocarpine (ophthalmic)). If you are allergic to Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine (ophthalmic)); any part of Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine (ophthalmic)); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.