Locarp

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Pilocarpine (2 % w/v)

Locarp Information


Locarp Benefits & Uses

Locarp is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Locarp Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Locarp Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Locarp safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Locarp during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Locarp safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Locarp for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Locarp on the Kidneys?


    Locarp may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Locarp on the Liver?


    Locarp may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Locarp on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Locarp. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate

Severe Interaction of Locarp with Other Drugs

Locarp should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Locarp Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Locarp unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Locarp

  • Is this Locarp habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Locarp is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Locarp, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Locarp can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    There are no side effects of Locarp, so it is safe for use.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Locarp for mental disorders.

    No

Locarp Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Locarp


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Locarp and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Locarp


    Consumption of alcohol and Locarp together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Isopto® Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 104

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1029-1030


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