Isopto Carpine
Isopto Carpine eye drops help lower eye pressure and constrict the pupil, which is used to treat glaucoma.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
40 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Put 2 drops into your eye three times a day, or as directed by your doctor.
Method
Wash your hands. Pull down your lower eyelid to create a “pocket.” Drop the medicine into this pocket without touching your eye with the bottle tip. Close your eye and press the inner corner for 2 minutes.
Important
Do not use more than 6 drops per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Blurred vision
- •Headache
- •Visual disturbances
- •Reduced sharp vision
- •Eye pain
- •Changes in vision
- •"Floaters" in your field of vision
- •Eye irritation
- •Red eye
- •Discomfort in the eye
- •Vitreous disorder
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Asthma symptoms
RARE
- •Retinal tear
- •Bleeding inside the eye
- •Eyelid swelling
- •Constricted pupil
- •Detachment of fluid inside the eye
- •Glare
- •Abnormal sensation in the eye
- •Retinal detachment
- •Lung disease
- •Allergic reaction
- •Cholinergic syndrome
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Corneal swelling
- •Vomiting
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients, or if you have eye inflammation (iris or uvea).
- Talk to your doctor if you have had a retinal detachment, are young and nearsighted, or have an eye injury.
- Be careful if you have dark eyes, as you might need a higher dose or more frequent drops. Talk to your doctor due to the risk of overdose.
- Do not drive or operate machinery in dim light, as the medicine can blur your vision or make your eyes sensitive to light.
- Do not give to children, as its safety for them has not been confirmed.
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- Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, asthma, stomach ulcers, overactive thyroid, Parkinson's disease, difficulty urinating, or a recent heart attack.
- If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
- If you experience eye irritation, stinging, or pain after using the medicine, tell your doctor.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it is necessary.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Start and continue therapy under supervision by an ophthalmologist. (updated 4.12.2023)