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Isopto Carpine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pilocarpine HCl 1%, 2%, 4%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Miotic.
How Supplied
Oph soln—15mL
Manufacturer
Isopto Carpine Indications
Indications
Open-angle glaucoma.
Isopto Carpine Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 drops up to 3–4 times daily or more if needed. Heavily pigmented irides may require higher concentrations.
Children
Not recommended.
Isopto Carpine Contraindications
Contraindications
When constriction is undesirable (eg, acute iritis). Pupillary block glaucoma.
Isopto Carpine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Isopto Carpine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
History or risk of retinal detachment. Asthma. Bradycardia. Hypotension. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Isopto Carpine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Isopto Carpine Interactions
Not Applicable
Isopto Carpine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation, ciliary spasm, conjunctival injection, headache, induced myopia; transient night blindness may occur (esp. in elderly or lens opacities), systemic cholinergic effects (excessive absorption); rare: retinal detachment, lens opacity.
Isopto Carpine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Isopto Carpine Note
Not Applicable
Isopto Carpine Patient Counseling
See Literature
