Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Glaucoma
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ISOPTO CARPINE |
| 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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Pilocarpine HCl 1%, 2%, 4%; 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 3–4 times daily or more if needed. Heavily pigmented irides may require higher concentrations. |
| Contraindications |
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When constriction is undesirable (e.g., acute iritis). Pupillary block glaucoma. |
| Precautions |
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History or risk of retinal detachment. Asthma. Bradycardia. Hypotension. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local irritation, ciliary spasm, conjunctival injection, headache, induced myopia, Transient night blindness may occur (esp. in elderly or lens opacities). Retinal detachment, lens opacity (rare). Systemic cholinergic effects (excessive absorption). |
| How Supplied |
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1%, 2%, 4%—15mL |
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