Carbachol ophthalmic
Generic name: carbachol ophthalmic [ KAR-ba-kall ]
Brand names: Isopto Carbachol, Miostat, Carboptic, Carbastat
Dosage forms: intraocular solution (0.01%); ophthalmic solution (3%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is carbachol ophthalmic?
Carbachol lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.
Carbachol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to reduce pressure inside the eye after cataract surgery.
Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before you are treated with carbachol ophthalmic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, and all the medicines you are using. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. In some cases, you may not be able to use carbachol ophthalmic, or you may need a dose adjustment or special precautions.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with carbachol ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.
To make sure carbachol ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
swelling of your iris (the colored part of your eye);
a detached retina;
an overactive thyroid;
urination problems;
an allergy to latex.
It is not known whether carbachol ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether carbachol ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use carbachol ophthalmic?
Carbachol ophthalmic is given as an injection into your eye. Your doctor will use a medicine to numb your eye before giving you the injection. You will receive this injection in your doctor's office or other clinic setting.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since carbachol ophthalmic is given by a healthcare professional during surgery, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Since carbachol ophthalmic is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid after receiving carbachol ophthalmic?
This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair yo...
