Pilocarpine eye drops
Common English name: Pilocarpine eye drops
Brand: Minims Pilocarpine
Application: Glaucoma (increased eye pressure)
Pharmacological forms of pilocarpine
Pharmacological information of pilocarpine eye drops
Amount and method of taking pilocarpine eye drops
Contraindications to the use of pilocarpine eye drops
Pilocarpine eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of pilocarpine eye drops on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Pilocarpine eye drops
Special warnings and precautions when taking pilocarpine eye drops
Side effects of pilocarpine eye drops
Excessive use of pilocarpine eye drops (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of pilocarpine eye drops
Pharmacological forms of pilocarpine
Eye drops, pills
Pharmacological information of pilocarpine eye drops
Use pilocarpine eye drops for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG). This happens when your intraocular pressure rises rapidly and should be treated immediately.
This type of glaucoma is caused by a sudden blockage in the eye that prevents fluid from coming out of your eye. As more fluid is produced in your eye, the pressure inside the eye also begins to increase rapidly, causing pain and redness in the eye. Pilocarpine eye drops cause your pupil to constrict and shrink, thus opening the eye canals to help fluid drain out and reducing eye pressure.
If you need more information about pilocarpine tablets, refer to the relevant page.
Amount and method of taking pilocarpine eye drops
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with pilocarpine eye drops. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
Pay attention to your doctor's prescription for the use of pilocarpine eye drops.
Wash your hands thoroughly before using the drops.
Open the bottle cap.
Turn your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down, bring the eye drop close to your eye, and squeeze a drop of the drug into your eye by squeezing the bottle.
Close your eyes for a minute or two and gently roll your eyes.
If you have been told to use the drops on both eyes, repeat the process for the other eye.
Close the lid of the eye drops.
Contraindications to the use of pilocarpine eye drops
Note the expiration date of pilocarpine eye drops and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
Never give pilocarpine eye drops to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with pilocarpine eye drops, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Pilocarpine eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug or eye drops arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of pilocarpine eye drops on driving and working with machines
Pilocarpine eye drops may cause blurred vision, be sure to be fully conscious and alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Pilocarpine eye drops
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all medications and eye drops (including prescription / over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions when taking pilocarpine eye drops
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking the medicine:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should use this drop as prescribed by your doctor.
- If you have a cardiovascular problem.
- If you have an overactive thyroid.
- If you have Parkinson's disease.
- If you have a digestive problem such as ulcers or cramps.
- If you have a history of allergic reactions to other eye drops.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
Side effects of pilocarpine eye drops
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Eye irritation (such as dryness or itching): These symptoms are usually mild and transient after using eye drops.
Blurred vision, difficulty seeing in the dark: If this happens to you, avoid driving until your full vision returns.
Headache
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of pilocarpine eye drops.
Excessive use of pilocarpine eye drops (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
See your doctor if you have symptoms such as increased saliva, slow heartbeat, nausea, diarrhea, increased sweating, shortness of breath, and loss of consciousness, as these may be signs of drug poisoning.
Storage conditions of pilocarpine eye drops
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Eye drops can be stored only four weeks after the first time you open the bottle. Do not use if the eye drop bottle has been open for more than this time, even if the solution remains.