Pilocarpine
Indications
- Primary angle-closure glaucoma, Some secondary glaucomas
- Xerostomia following irradiation
- Dry mouth and dry eyes in Sjögren’s syndrome
Drug Interactions
8 drug interactions identified for Pilocarpine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
When used by eye A darkly pigmented iris may require a higher concentration of the miotic or more frequent administration and care should be taken to avoid overdosage; asthma; cardiac disease; care in...
Side Effects
General side-effects: Common or very common Diarrhoea; headache; hyperhidrosis; hypersalivation; nausea; skin reactions; vision disorders; vomiting Frequency not known Hypotension Specific side-effect...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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