Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride: Description, use and special instructions

Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a drug from the group of m-cholinomimetics, which is used in ophthalmology for the treatment of various eye diseases, including glaucoma and eye trophic disorders due to thrombosis of the central retinal vein or acute obstruction of its arteries, optic nerve atrophy, vitreous hemorrhages, as well as to eliminate mydriatic action of atropine, homatropine and scopolamine.

The drug is produced by the pharmaceutical company Akzo-Nobel in the Netherlands. Its international name is Pilocarpine. Pilocarpine hydrochloride is also known under synonyms such as Isopto-carpine, Oftan pilocarpine, Pilogel, Pilocarpine, Pilocarpine-long, Pilocarpine hydrochloride and Pilocarpine ointment.

The drug is available in the form of a substance and contains Pilocarpine as an active ingredient. It has specific properties that help reduce intraocular pressure and improve trophism of eye tissue.

Pilocarpine hydrochloride has several indications for use, including the treatment of glaucoma, including acute attacks, as well as for the correction of ocular trophic disorders in certain diseases. It can be used to reverse the mydriatic (pupil dilating) effects of other drugs such as atropine, homatropine and scopolamine.

However, the drug also has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended to use Pilocarpine hydrochloride in case of hypersensitivity to the drug or in the presence of other contraindications, such as exacerbation of bronchial asthma, iritis, iridocyclitis, condition after ophthalmic surgery, anamnestic indications of retinal detachment, high myopia with the risk of retinal detachment, angle-closure glaucoma, pregnancy, childhood , adolescence and youth (up to 18 years).

Side effects may occur when using Pilocarpine hydrochloride. Some of these include temporal or periorbital headache, eye pain, myopia, accommodative spasm, blurred vision, blurred twilight vision, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, follicular conjunctivitis, superficial keratitis and contact dermatitis. In rare cases, serious side effects may occur, such as allergic reactions, heart rhythm disturbances, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock.

Before using Pilocarpine hydrochloride, you should consult your doctor and strictly follow the dosage and use recommendations. The drug is usually used in the form of eye drops or ointment, and the dosage depends on the specific disease and individual characteristics of the patient.

It is important to remember that the information provided here is general information and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician. If you have questions or concerns about the use of Pilocarpine hydrochloride, contact your healthcare professional for more detailed information and advice.