Pilocarpine Benefits & Uses

Pilocarpine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dry Mouth

Pilocarpine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Dry Mouth Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Dry Mouth Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pilocarpine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pilocarpine safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Pilocarpine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Pilocarpine safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Pilocarpine for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Kidneys?

Pilocarpine can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pilocarpine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Pilocarpine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Pilocarpine with Other Drugs

Pilocarpine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amoxapine

Atropine

Dicyclomine

Chlordiazepoxide,Clidinium

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Pilocarpine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pilocarpine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Uveitis
Asthma
Glaucoma
Iritis
Liver Disease
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Pilocarpine

Is this Pilocarpine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pilocarpine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pilocarpine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pilocarpine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Pilocarpine is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Pilocarpine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pilocarpine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pilocarpine

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Pilocarpine with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pilocarpine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pilocarpine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Isopto® Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 104

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1029-1030

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