What is Isopto carpine used for?
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage.
What is pilocarpine 1% used for?
Pilocarpine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).
What is pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution used for?
Ophthalmic pilocarpine is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Pilocarpine is in a class of medications called miotics. It works by allowing excess fluid to drain from the eye.
What is Isopto atropine used for?
This medication is used before eye examinations (e.g., refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (e.g., uveitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye.
How often should Isopto Carpine be used in the eye?
One drop of Isopto ® Carpine 1%, 2%, or 4% should be applied topically in the eye (s) up to four times daily. Pilocarpine-naïve patients should be started on the 1% concentration as higher concentrations are often not tolerated initially.
What is the molecular formula for Isopto Carpine?
Molecular Formula: C11H16N2O2 • HCl Molecular Weight: 244.72. Each mL of Isopto® Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) contains: Active: pilocarpine hydrochloride 1% (10 mg/mL), 2% (20 mg/mL), or 4% (40 mg/mL). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%.
Are there any side effects to taking Isopto Carpine?
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Isopto Carpine including: 1 eye pain, 2 flushing, 3 diarrhea, 4 nausea, 5 stomach/abdominal pain or cramps, 6 increased saliva, 7 unusual sweating, or 8 vision changes. More
Which is the sterile Isopto Carpine drop Tainer solution?
Isopto® Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 1%, 2% and 4% is supplied sterile in natural low density polyethylene plastic ophthalmic DROP-TAINER® dispensers and green low density polyethylene tips with green polypropylene caps.
