Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Glaucoma
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ISOPTO CARBACHOL |
| Manufacturer |
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Miotic. |
| Generic Name |
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Carbachol 1.5%, 3%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Open-angle glaucoma. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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2 drops up to 3 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Acute iritis. |
| Precautions |
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History or risk of retinal detachment (aphakic or myopic patients, retinovitreal pathology). Corneal abrasions. Acute cardiac failure. Recent MI. Bradycardia. Hyper- or hypotension. Asthma. Active peptic ulcer. GI spasm. Hyperthyroidism. Urinary tract obstruction. Parkinsonism. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local irritation, ciliary spasm, ciliary and conjunctival injection, headache, induced myopia, reduced nighttime visual acuity; retinal detachment, lens opacity (rare). Systemic cholinergic effects if absorbed systemically. |
| How Supplied |
Soln 1.5%—15mL
3%—15mL, 30mL |
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