Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine is a medicine to put in the eyes used in the treatment and control of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, and can be used in combination with other eye drops.

The active ingredient in Pilocarpine is pilocarpine hydrochloride and is produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Allergan.

Pilocarpine Indications

Pilocarpine is indicated mainly for the control of high pressure in the eye (glaucoma). It can be used in combination with other medicines indicated by the doctor such as beta-blockers.

Pilocarpine Price

The price of Pilocarpina varies between 11 and 28 reais.

How to use Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine should be used by your doctor.

Side Effects of Pilocarpine

The side effects of Pilocarpine can impair vision, especially when lighting is poor, ciliary spasm, eye irritation, conjunctival vascular congestion, headache and myopia induction, especially in young patients who have recently started administration. Prolonged use can cause the lens to become opaque, causing difficulty in visualization.

Contraindications for Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, glaucoma due to pupillary block or iritis.

In addition, pilocarpine should not be applied when using soft or hydrophilic contact lenses, as the benzalkonium chloride in the formula can be absorbed by the lenses.