PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE (ISOPTO CARPINE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

ISOPTO CARPINE

What are the Indications for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Isopto ¬Æ Carpine is indicated for the: Isopto Carpine is a muscarinic cholinergic agonist indicated for: The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1.1 ) The management of acute angle-closure glaucoma. ( 1.2 ) The prevention of postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery. ( 1.3 ) The induction of miosis. ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension 1.2 Management of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma 1.3 Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated With Laser Surgery 1.4 Induction of Miosis

 

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