Physostigmine (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Eserine Salicylate, Eserine Sulfate, Isopto Eserine
Before Using This MedicineIn 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 physostigmine, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to physostigmine. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.
Pregnancy - Ophthalmic physostigmine may be absorbed into the
body. However, studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either
humans or animals.
Breast-feeding - Ophthalmic physostigmine may be absorbed into the
mother's body. However, physostigmine has not been reported to cause problems
in nursing babies.
Children - Although there is no specific information comparing
use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups, it is not expected
to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. Although there is no specific information comparing
use of physostigmine in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not
expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than
it does in younger adults.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of physostigmine. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Eye disease or problems (other) - Physostigmine may make the
condition worse
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