Isopto Carpine Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Pilocarpine

Isopto Carpine Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Pilocarpine

SIDE EFFECTS

Ocular

Ciliary spasm, conjunctival vascular congestion, temporal or supraorbital headache, lacrimation, and induced myopia may occur. This is especially true in younger individuals who have recently started administration. Reduced visual acuity in poor illumination is frequently experienced by older individuals and individuals with lens opacity. Miotic agents may also cause retinal detachment; thus, care should be exercised with all miotic therapy especially in young myopic patients. Lens opacity may occur with prolonged use of pilocarpine.

Systemic

Systemic reactions following topical administration, although extremely rare, have included hypertension, tachycardia, bronchiolar spasm, pulmonary edema, salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No information provided.