No

Ophthalmic Agent, Antiglaucoma; Ophthalmic Agent, Miotic

Treatment of glaucoma; counter effect of cycloplegics

C

Hypersensitivity to pilocarpine, epinephrine, or any component; acute inflammatory disease of anterior chamber

1% to 10%:

Central nervous system: Headache

Dermatologic: Stinging, itching

Gastrointestinal: Salivation

Hematologic: Vitreous hemorrhages

Ocular: Miosis, ciliary spasm, blurred vision, retinal detachment, lacrimation, photophobia, acute iritis

Miscellaneous: Hypersensitivity reactions

Store at 8°C to 30°C (46°F to 86°F); keep tightly closed; do not use solution if it is brown or contains a precipitate; protect from heat and light

Instill 1-2 drops up to 6 times/day

None reported

Pilocarpine may antagonize the effects of anticholinergic and produce cardiac conduction abnormalities in patients receiving beta-blockers

No information available to require special precautions

No effects or complications reported

See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

Usually causes difficulty in dark adaptation; advise patients to use caution while night driving or performing hazardous tasks in poor illumination

Solution, ophthalmic: Epinephrine bitartrate 1% and pilocarpine hydrochloride 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 6% (15 mL)