Prescription Required

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

by FDC Ltd
Pilocarpine (2% w/v)

₹57₹52

9% off
Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

Introduction to Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicine called miotics. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye conditions. It lowers the high pressure inside the eye and helps prevent vision loss and nerve damage.

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medicine. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, as it may contaminate the eye drop.

Safety Advice for Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Pilocar 2% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Pilocar 2% Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Pilocar 2% Eye Drop can cause difficulty in adapting to the dark and blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.

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How Pilocar 2% Eye Drop works

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.

How To Use Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

  • This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Benefits Of Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

  • In Treatment of Glaucoma

Side Effects Of Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

  • Accomodation disorder
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye pain
  • Visual impairment
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision

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FAQ's on Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

What does pilocarpine eye drops do?

Ophthalmic pilocarpine is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Pilocarpine is in a class of medications called miotics. It works by allowing excess fluid to drain from the eye.

Does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop help dry eyes?

Yes, Pilocar 2% Eye Drop helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears

Does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop cause blurred vision/hair loss?

Yes, Pilocar 2% Eye Drop causes blurred vision. But it does not cause hair loss

How does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop lower intraocular pressure?

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.

Does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

What is Pilocar used for?

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage.

How pilocarpine works in glaucoma?

Pilocarpine works by causing your pupil to constrict which opens up the drainage channels in your eye. This allows the fluid to leave your eye and relieves the pressure. There are other types of glaucoma which occur more gradually but pilocarpine is not commonly used for the treatment of these.

How does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop affect heart rate?

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine

Does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop increase or decrease heart rate?

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate

Does Pilocar 2% Eye Drop work?

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop acts by increasing the activity of chemical acetylcholine, thereby, increasing the secretion from various glands including salivary glands and tear glands. Due to its cholinergic effect, it also constricts the pupil of the eye and improves the outflow of aqueous humor (fluid in within the eye) contributing to reduction in eyeball pressure

Prescription Required

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

by FDC Ltd
Pilocarpine (2% w/v)

₹57₹52

9% off
Pilocar 2% Eye Drop

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