pilocarpine
| Uses | • elevated intraocular pressure • glaucoma |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • acute iritis • anterior uveitis Drug Interactions • acetylcholinesterase inhibitors • , bata blockers Cautions • use caution when driving at night and other hazardous occupations in poor illumination |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • headache/browache • accommodative change • blurred vision • eye irritation • visual impairment • eye pain |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 1%, 1 drop every 6 hours |
| Monitoring | • intraocular pressure • funduscopic exam (before therapy initiation) • visual field testing |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |