Pilocarpine Flashcards

1
Q

what is Pilocarpine

A

Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist

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2
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what is Pilocarpine used to treat?

A

glaucoma

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3
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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.

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4
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is Pilocarpine quickly hydrolyzed or slowly hydrolyzed?

A

slowly

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