Pilocarpine Flashcards
1
Q
what is Pilocarpine
A
Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist
2
Q
what is Pilocarpine used to treat?
A
glaucoma
3
Q
mechanism of action of Pilocarpine
A
Its mechanism of action is the stimulation of muscarinic receptors leading to contraction of the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle.
4
Q
is Pilocarpine quickly hydrolyzed or slowly hydrolyzed?
A
slowly