Pilocarpine is the generic term for a medication used to reduce pupil size, reduce pressure in the eye, or to stimulate saliva production in patients with dry mouth. It can be used by all ages, though children will need modified dosing.

Patients buying Pilocarpine for any purpose should be aware that this medication may cause mild vision disturbances and reduced night vision. This is normal and should end when treatment ends. If severe enough to be disruptive a doctor should be consulted.

How It Works

Pilocarpine is in the miotic group of drugs. In reducing pupil size, which can be necessary after some eye procedures or while taking certain medications, it works on the iris sphincter muscle which causes the pupil to become smaller. This can ease certain side effects of an enlarged pupil and prevent lasting damage. It can also cause some side effects of its own, such as blurry vision, though these side effects will not persist after treatment ends.

In reducing intraocular pressure patients typically buy Pilocarpine in higher doses than when it's used to simply reduce pupil size. The medication ultimately opens the trabecular meshwork in the eye, which allows more aqueous humor to drain out, which lowers eye pressure. High eye pressure is usually caused by some types of glaucoma, though there are other causes as well.

Unlike the above two uses, in which patients usually buy Pilocarpine in eye drop formulation, for dry mouth the medication is taken in tablets. It works by stimulating nerves that increase the amount of saliva produced. It is beneficial in patients who have dry mouth due to immune disorders, or who have dry mouth as a result of radiation treatments.

Pilocarpine is also sometimes used to stimulate sweating for certain tests, but in this application it should be administered in a healthcare setting by a healthcare worker.

Treatment Overview

Treatment with Pilocarpine should be individualized; a doctor who can take into account the numerous personal variables between patients should determine dosage and administration. It's also important to attend scheduled checkups throughout treatment, as the effects of this medication are usually difficult to impossible for patients to determine on their own. Some side effects may also be caught early at doctor checkups, making them much easier to address than when discovered in more advanced stages.

Treatment with eye drops is usually several times per day, and may start with a drop in each affected eye every five to ten minutes for a few hours. Doctor instructions should be followed closely.

Those who buy Pilocarpine tablets will usually take them three or four times per day, though again doctor instructions may vary to some extent.

In both cases treatment should continue until a doctor says it can stop, which may be a few days in simple, short-term ailments to several years. Again it can be very difficult for patients to detect positive results, so treatment should continue even if feeling completely symptom-free.

Precautions

Anyone who buys Pilocarpine, whether in tablets or eye drops for any purpose, should be aware that it may cause visual disturbances. Patients may experience blurry vision, difficulty reading, poor night vision, and similar detractions to vision. While these symptoms should end when treatment ends, in the interim patients should use caution when performing dangerous tasks until effects are known.

The presence of other medical issues can also affect Pilocarpine. Be sure the prescribing doctor is aware if there is any history of:

• Gallbladder problems
• Heart or blood vessel problems
• Breathing impairment
• Ulcers
• Retinal issues
• Iritis
• Kidney problems
• Mental issues

Likewise the prescribing doctor should be aware if taking:

• Antihistamines
• Parkinson’s disease medications
• Anticholinesterases
• Antidepressants
• Hypertension medications
• Phenothiazines
• Medications that influence pupil size

Effects of Pilocarpine on unborn or nursing babies are unclear. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication unless absolutely critical.

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