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
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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:
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper as you squeeze out a drop, then close your eye.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
If you use more than one drop in the same eye, wait about 5 minutes before putting in the next drop.
Also wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops that your doctor has prescribed.
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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Other brands: Carbachol ophthalmic, Carboptic, Carbachol ophthalmic
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.
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:
Rare
Veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
Diarrhea, stomach cramps or pain, or vomiting
fainting
flushing or redness of face
frequent urge to urinate
increased sweating
irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath, wheezing, or tightness in chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
watering of mouth
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:
More common:
Blurred vision or change in near or distance vision
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)
Miostat (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States)
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
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).
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