Pilocarpine (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Adsorbocarpine, Akarpine, Isopto Carpine, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert Pilo-20, Ocusert Pilo-40, Pilagan, Pilocar, Pilopine HS, Piloptic-½, Piloptic-1, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6, Pilostat, Minims Pilocarpine, Miocarpine, P.V. Carpine Liquifilm, Spersacarpine
Category- Antiglaucoma agent, ophthalmic
- Miotic
DescriptionPilocarpine (pye-loe-KAR-peen) is used to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Ophthalmic
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Ocular system (eye insert) (U.S. and Canada)
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Ophthalmic gel (eye gel) (U.S. and Canada)
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Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Adsorbocarpine
- Akarpine
- Isopto Carpine
- Ocu-Carpine
- Ocusert Pilo-20
- Ocusert Pilo-40
- Pilagan
- Pilocar
- Pilopine HS
- Piloptic-1/2
- Piloptic-1
- Piloptic-2
- Piloptic-3
- Piloptic-4
- Piloptic-6
- Pilostat
In Canada -
- Isopto Carpine
- Minims Pilocarpine
- Miocarpine
- Ocusert Pilo-20
- Ocusert Pilo-40
- Pilopine HS
- Pilostat
- P.V. Carpine Liquifilm
- Spersacarpine
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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