Isopto Carbachol
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION. Carbachol should be used with caution in the presence of corneal abrasion to avoid excessive penetration which can produce systemic toxicity; and in patients with acute cardiac failure, bronchial asthma, active peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal spasm, urinary tract obstruction, Parkinson’s disease, recent myocardial infarct, systemic hypertension or hypotension. As with all miotics, retinal detachment has been reported when used in certain susceptible individuals. Remove contact lenses before using.
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Uses
For lowering intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.
History
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Other Information
ISOPTO® Carbachol (carbachol ophthalmic solution) is a cholinergic prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:
Established name: Carbachol
Chemical name: 2-[(Aminocarbonyl)oxy]-N,N,Ntrimethylethanaminium chloride.
Each mL contains: Active: carbachol, 1.5% or 3.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.005%. Vehicle: hypromellose 1.0%. Inactives: boric acid, sodium chloride, sodium borate, purified water.
Sources
Isopto Carbachol Manufacturers
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
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Isopto Carbachol | Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Instill two drops topically in the eye(s) up to three times daily or as indicated by physician.
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