PILOCARPINE Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Muscarinic (M3) agonist
2
Q
MOA
A
Miosis
Indrectly Increases Acqueous outflow
3
Q
Dosing: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
A
Pilocarpine 2% Solution
1 drop per affected eye q 30 - 60 min
4
Q
Dosing: Open Angle Glaucoma
A
Pilocarpine 2% Solution
1 drop per affected eye up to qid
5
Q
Onset: Miosis, IOP Reduction
A
Miosis: 10 min
IOP Reduction: 1 hr
6
Q
Duration: Miosis, IOP Reduction
A
Miosis: 4-8 hrs
IOP Reduction: 4-14 hrs
