Question 1

What is Pilocarpine Ophthalmic used for?

Accepted Answer

Pilocarpine Ophthalmic is indicated for: Glaucoma, Glaucoma (miotic therapy), KCS (oral pilocarpine).

Question 2

What routes can Pilocarpine Ophthalmic be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).

Question 3

Which species have cited Pilocarpine Ophthalmic dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Pilocarpine Ophthalmic dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Pilocarpine Ophthalmic a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Pilocarpine Ophthalmic is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Causes miosis, brow ache (in humans), and potential systemic cholinergic effects. Mostly replaced by latanoprost for glaucoma. May worsen uveitis.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Pilocarpine Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Causes miosis, brow ache (in humans), and potential systemic cholinergic effects. Mostly replaced by latanoprost for glaucoma. May worsen uveitis.

Question 7

How does Pilocarpine Ophthalmic work?

Accepted Answer

Direct-acting parasympathomimetic that contracts ciliary muscle and iris sphincter, causing miosis and opening trabecular meshwork to increase aqueous outflow.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL (ophthalmic)	0 1 drop per eye	q6-8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	TOPICAL (ophthalmic)	0 1 drop per eye	q6-8h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Pilocarpine Ophthalmic

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