Generic name: pilocarpine (ophthalmic route) [ pye-loe-KAR-peen ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 14, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Isopto Carpine
- Ocu-Carpine
- Ocusert Pilo
- Pilocar
- Pilopine-HS
In Canada
- Minims Pilocarpine 2%
- Minims Pilocarpine 4%
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Direct Acting Miotic
Pharmacologic Class: Cholinergic System
Uses for Minims Pilocarpine 4%
Pilocarpine is used to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions. Vuity™ eye drops are used to treat presbyopia (age-related eye or vision problem).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Minims Pilocarpine 4%
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of pilocarpine in children.
Vuity™ eye drops are not indicated for use in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of pilocarpine eye drops have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medicine in the elderly are not expected.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potenti...
