Pilocarpine is an eye remedy used to treat and control glaucoma and ocular hypertension and may be used in combination with other eye drops.
The active principle of Pilocarpine is pilocarpine hydrochloride and is produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Allergan.
Indications of Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine is indicated primarily for the control of high pressure in the eye (glaucoma). It may be used in combination with other medicines indicated by your doctor as beta-blockers.
Price of Pilocarpina
The price of Pilocarpina varies between 11 and 28 reais.
How to use Pilocarpine
How to use Pilocarpine should be indicated by your doctor.
Side effects of Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine side effects may impair vision, especially when lighting is poor, ciliary spasm, ocular irritation, conjunctival vascular congestion, headache and induction of myopia, especially in young patients, who have recently started administration. Prolonged use may cause opacification of the lens causing difficulty in visualization.
Contraindications of Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, glaucoma due to pupillary block or iritis.
In addition, pilocarpine should not be applied during the use of gelatinous or hydrophilic contact lenses since the benzalkonium chloride present in the formula can be absorbed by the lenses.
