Question 1

what is the medication pilocarpine hydrochloride used for?

Accepted Answer

Couple of uses: Pilocarpine eye drops are used to treat glaucoma by lowering eye pressure. It is an old medication and is infrequently used today because of undesirable side effects, such as constriction of the pupil and headache. It is also used sometimes before certain eye procedures. Pilocarpine is also in salagen, an oral medication used for dry mouth as it stimulates salivation.

Question 2

what does pilocarpine do?

Accepted Answer

Lower eye pressure: For many years it was the first line of lowering pressure in those with glaucoma, but seldom is used any more.  It also caused the pupil to be very small and was painful when put in the eye.  For most cases it needed to be used 4 times a day and now most glaucoma medications are used less often and have less side effects.  It also was believed to cause cataracts, but not proven.

Question 3

can children use pilocarpine?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Pilocarpine is approved in children for specific indications. For example, some doctors may use it to help with conditions that predispose to dry mouth; ophthalmologists may use it in the eye to help control glaucoma. However, it can be very dangerous if not used properly as it may have significant side effects and interactions. Therefore, it must not be used without physician supervision.

Question 4

can you help me understand pilocarpine?

Accepted Answer

Lowers eye pressure: Pilocarpine is a classic drug used to lower the internal eye pressure as a treatment for glaucoma. It can also adjust the pupil to help prevent acute glaucoma attacks. It has a number of side effects and must be used frequently each day, so it has fallen out of favor due to more useful eyedrops now available. But it is still useful in some patients.

Question 5

i want to ask about pilocar (pilocarpine)?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma treatment: This is an infrequently prescribed eyedrop causing pupillary constriction and lowering of the internal pressure of the eye for treating glaucoma.  The application frequency at four a day is uncomfortable and the pupillary construction with focus changes are unwanted so it is used little since alternatives are available.

Question 6

what? pilocarpine is used in glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Lowers eye pressure: Pilocarpine is a classic drug used to lower the internal eye pressure as a treatment for glaucoma.  It can also adjust the pupil to help prevent acute glaucoma attacks.  It has a number of side effects and must be used frequently each day, so it has fallen out of favor due to more useful eyedrops now available.  But it is still useful in some patients.

Question 7

how effective is pilocarpine for treating glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Pilocarpine: Pilocarpine is contraindicated with narrow-angle (angle closure) glaucoma. (See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/pilocarpine.html) However, it can be beneficial for treatment of some types of glaucoma.

Question 8

please explain why pilocarpine is used in glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Because it works: Pilocarpine is the oldest medication for glaucoma.  It reduces pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye.  It has a lot of side-effects and must be used 3-4 times per day.

Question 9

can i have withdraw from stopping usage of pilocarpine hydrochloride pills ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Though that is unlikely if the pills are  helping  your  symptoms will return.  The reason they were  started is not stat  don your  conditions. This will need clarification, but you need to discuss this with your physicians.

Question 10

does the pilocarpine pill for sjgren's syndrome help internal organs with moisture?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: It only works on organs with receptors for this drug.

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