Carbachol ophthalmic Uses

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What is Carbachol ophthalmic?

Carbachol ophthalmic lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Carbachol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat glaucoma.

Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Carbachol ophthalmic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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Carbachol ophthalmic reduces the pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Carbachol ophthalmic also causes the pupil to become smaller and reduces its response to light or dark conditions.

Carbachol ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma by lowering the pressure inside the eye.

Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How should I use Carbachol ophthalmic?

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

To apply the eye drops:

Do not allow the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.

Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medication.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Carbachol ophthalmic description

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A slowly hydrolyzed cholinergic agonist that acts at both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. [PubChem]

Carbachol ophthalmic dosage

Carbachol ophthalmic Dosage

Generic name: Carbachol ophthalmic 0.1mg in 1mL

Dosage form: intraocular solution

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Aseptically remove the sterile vial from the blister package by peeling the backing paper and dropping the vial onto a sterile tray. Withdraw the contents into a dry sterile syringe, and replace the needle with an atraumatic cannula prior to intraocular instillation. No more than one-half milliliter should be gently instilled into the anterior chamber for the production of satisfactory miosis. It may be instilled before or after securing sutures. Miosis is usually maximal within two to five minutes after application.

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Carbachol ophthalmic interactions

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Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are using another eye medication, especially if it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as flurbiprofen (Ocufen), suprofen (Profenal), diclofenac (Voltaren), or ketorolac (Acular).

Do not use other eye medications during treatment with Carbachol ophthalmic except under the direction of your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Carbachol ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Carbachol ophthalmic side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Carbachol ophthalmic?

Applies to Carbachol ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Carbachol ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Carbachol ophthalmic). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Severity: Moderate

If any of the following side effects occur while taking Carbachol ophthalmic, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:

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Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Carbachol ophthalmic may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

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Carbachol ophthalmic contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Carbachol ophthalmic?

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You should not use Carbachol ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have swelling of your iris (the colored part of your eye).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have had a recent eye injury, heart failure or recent heart attack, high or low blood pressure, asthma, a stomach ulcer, an overactive thyroid, urination problems, Parkinson's disease, if you have had a retinal tear, if you are nearsighted, or if you have had cataract surgery.

Do not allow the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.

This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Carbachol ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using Carbachol ophthalmic before putting in your contact lenses.

Call your doctor at once if you have vision problems, seeing "floaters" in your vision, or severe burning, stinging, or if you have eye irritation after using the eye drops.



Active ingredient matches for Carbachol ophthalmic:

Carbachol ophthalmic


List of Carbachol ophthalmic substitutes (brand and generic names)

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Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Liquid; Subcutaneous; Carbachol 0.25 mg / ml
Tablet; Oral; Carbachol 2 mg
Solution; Intraocular; Carbachol 0.01%
Isopto Carbachol 3% Solution 15ml Bottle$ 61.76
Carbachol 99% powder$ 53.10
Isopto Carbachol 1.5% Solution 15ml Bottle$ 48.64
Isopto Carbachol 1.5% Solution 30ml Bottle$ 44.99
Miostat vial$ 32.40
Isopto carbachol 3% drops$ 3.51
Isopto carbachol 1.5% drops$ 3.07
Isopto Carbachol 3 % Solution$ 0.91
Isopto Carbachol 1.5 % Solution$ 0.76
Carbachol tablet 2 mg (Mylan Pharmaceuticals Ulc (Canada))
Solution; Intraocular; Carbachol 0.01% (Novartis ophthalmics)
1.5 milliliter in 1 vial, glass (Novartis ophthalmics)
Carbastat solution 0.01 % (Novartis ophthalmics)
Liquid; Ophthalmic; Carbachol 1.5% (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.)
Liquid; Ophthalmic; Carbachol 3% (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.)
Solution; Intraocular; Carbachol 0.01% (Alcon)
Miostat 0.01 % x 1, 5 mL x 12 Bottle (Alcon)
Miostat / vial 0.01 % x 1.5 mL x 12's (Alcon)$ 134.44
Miostat 0.01 % x 1.5 mL x 12's (Alcon)
1.5 milliliter in 1 vial, glass (Alcon)
Miostat 0.01 % x 1.5 mL (Alcon)
Miostat ophth soln 0.01 % / vial 1.5 mL x 12 x 1's (Alcon)$ 134.44
Miostat solution .1 mg/mL (Alcon)

References

  1. DailyMed. "CARBACHOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  2. PubChem. "carbachol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  3. DrugBank. "carbachol". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00411 (accessed September 17, 2018).

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