Pilocarpine Eye Drops Class of Drug
Parasympathomimetic.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops Indications
Antiglaucoma agent, miotic.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops Dosage Form
Ocular system (eye insert). Ophthalmic gel. Topical ophthalmic drops.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops Dose
Insert: Glaucoma�Adults and children, 1 ocular system every 7 days.
Gel: Glaucoma�Adults and teenagers, once per day at bedtime.
Drops: Chronic glaucoma�Adults and children, 1 drop one to four times per day.
Acute ACG�Adults and children,
1 drop every 5-10 min for three to six doses then 1 drop
every 1-3 h until eye pressure is reduced.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops Contraindications
Asthma.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops Adverse Reactions
Eye irritation, headache or brow ache, eye pain, blurred vision or change in near or far vision, decreased night vision,
troubled breathing, wheezing, watering of mouth, increased sweating, muscle tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
troubled breathing, wheezing, watering of mouth, increased sweating, muscle tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.