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What is the therapeutic classification of Pilocarpine?
What is the main action of Pilocarpine?
Pupillary constriction and reduction of intraocular pressure.
What is one indication for the use of Pilocarpine?
Treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma.
Which of the following are side effects associated with Pilocarpine? (Select all that apply)
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What is a method for minimizing systemic absorption when using eye drops?
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Patients should be instructed that ocular solutions can become contaminated if not handled properly.
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What is one brand name for Pilocarpine?
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What is the pharmacologic classification of Pilocarpine?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Classification
- Classified as an ophthalmic drug.
Main Action
- Induces pupillary constriction.
- Reduces intraocular pressure.
Indication
- Used for treating primary open-angle glaucoma.
- Aids in the outflow of aqueous humor.
- Lowers intraocular pressure before surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
- Common side effects include blurred vision, altered vision, stinging, eye pain, headaches, and brow ache.
- Potential adverse reactions from significant systemic absorption: bronchospasm, sweating, increased urination, and salivation.
- May cause decreased visual acuity.
Assessments/Implementation/Evaluation
- Eye drops should be spaced 6 hours apart (e.g., morning, lunch, dinner, bedtime) when administering four times a day.
- To minimize systemic absorption, compress the lacrimal sac by pinching the bridge of the nose for 1 to 2 minutes after instillation.
- Evaluation aims for lower intraocular pressure with minimal or no side effects.
Patient Teaching
- Emphasize proper handling of ocular solutions to prevent contamination.
- Warn that contact with the eye or surrounding structures can lead to bacterial contamination, risking serious eye damage and vision loss.
Brand Name
- Known commercially as Isopto Carpine or Pilopine HS.
Pharmacologic Classification
- Falls under the category of cholinergics (direct-acting).
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