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Pilocarpine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Pilocarpine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Pilocarpine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Pilocarpine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pilocarpine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Pilocarpine safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Pilocarpine on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Pilocarpine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Pilocarpine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pilocarpine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Liver?
Pilocarpine 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.
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Heart?
Pilocarpine can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Pilocarpine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pilocarpine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pilocarpine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pilocarpine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pilocarpine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pilocarpine is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pilocarpine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pilocarpine
There is no information on the effects of taking Pilocarpine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pilocarpine
Taking Pilocarpine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
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