PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Pilocarpine Hydrochloride) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

What are the Indications for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the: Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 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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