Physostigmine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Eserine Salicylate, Eserine Sulfate, Isopto Eserine

Category

• Antiglaucoma agent, ophthalmic
• Miotic

Description

Physostigmine (fi-zoe-STIG-meen) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Ophthalmic
• Ophthalmic ointment (U.S.)
• Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Eserine Salicylate
• Eserine Sulfate
• Isopto Eserine

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

† Not commercially available in Canada.