Echothiophate iodide ophthalmic

Generic name: echothiophate iodide ophthalmic [ EK-oh-THYE-oh-fate-EYE-oh-dide-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Phospholine Iodide
Dosage form: ophthalmic powder for reconstitution (0.125%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 29, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is echothiophate iodide ophthalmic?

Echothiophate iodide ophthalmic (for the eyes) reduces pressure in the eye. echothiophate iodide ophthalmic is used to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma, and other types of glaucoma, especially after cataract surgery. This medicine is also used to treat certain eye-focusing disorders.

Echothiophate iodide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have an eye condition called uveitis, or if you have angle-closure glaucoma (such as narrow-angle glaucoma).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use echothiophate iodide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• an eye condition called uveitis; or

• angle-closure glaucoma (such as narrow-angle glaucoma).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• uveitis;

• problems with your retina (the membrane layer inside your eye that helps produce vision);

• low blood pressure or slow heartbeats;

• a heart attack;

• asthma or other breathing disorder;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• Parkinson's disease; or

• stomach ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome.

Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to insecticide or pesticide poisons (carbamate or organophosphate types) while you are using echothiophate iodide ophthalmic. Breathing in or absorbing these chemicals through your skin can increase certain side effects of the medicine. Wear a protective mask and clothing if you work with chemicals in farming, gardening, or manufacturing.

It is not known whether echothiophate iodide ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I use echothiophate iodide ophthalmic?

Your doctor will perform an eye examination to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using echothiophate ...