Pilocarpine
- Generic Name
- Pilocarpine
- Brand Names
- Betoptic Pilo, Isoptocarpine, Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate, Salagen, Vuity
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C11H16N2O2
- CAS Number
- 92-13-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 01MI4Q9DI3
Overview
Pilocarpine is a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist.
Background
Pilocarpine is a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist.
Indication
Pilocarpine oral tablets are indicated for the treatment of dry mouth caused by Sjogren's Syndrome or radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck. Pilocarpine ophthalmic formulations are used to treat presbyopia in adults, reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, manage acute angle-closure glaucoma, prevent postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery, and induce miosis.
Associated Conditions
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
- Dry Mouth
- Glaucoma, Closed-Angle
- Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)
- Presbyopia
- Chronic open-angle glaucoma
Clinical Trials
FDA Approved Products
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
Route:OPHTHALMIC
Strength:20 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/12/30
NDC:69238-1746
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route:ORAL
Strength:5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/08/30
NDC:72162-1078
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route:ORAL
Strength:5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2020/06/11
NDC:63629-8351
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Route:ORAL
Strength:7.5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2021/04/29
NDC:59651-225
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Route:ORAL
Strength:5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2021/04/29
NDC:59651-224
Singapore Approved Products
No Singapore products found for this drug
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