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Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection

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Composition FOR Aurocarpine 0.5% w/v Injection

Pilocarpine(0.5% w/v)

food interaction for Aurocarpine Injection

alcohol interaction for Aurocarpine Injection

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lactation interaction for Aurocarpine Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Aurocarpine 0.5% w/v Injection

Pilocarpine(0.5% w/v)

Aurocarpine injection uses

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How aurocarpine injection works

Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection is a cholinergic agonist. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth that may occur in certain immune disorders or due to radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

Common side effects of aurocarpine injection

Headache, Sweating, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms

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Expert advice FOR Aurocarpine Injection

  • Inform your doctor if you have eye inflammation, suffer from asthma, liver, kidney or heart diseases, Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, have problems in passing urine, high blood pressure, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure due to obstruction to the outflow of fluid).
  • Drink sufficient water to reduce dehydration due to excessive sweating caused by pilocarpine.
  • The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting pilocarpine therapy.
  • You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intra-ocular pressure on long term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision especially in the night.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Aurocarpine 0.5% w/v Injection

Pilocarpine

Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection increase or decrease heart rate?
Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.
Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection.
Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection help dry eyes?
Yes, Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.
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Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection work?
Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection acts by increasing the activity of chemical acetylcholine, thereby, increasing the secretion from various glands including salivary glands and tear glands. Due to its cholinergic effect, it also constricts the pupil of the eye and improves the outflow of aqueous humor (fluid in within the eye) contributing to reduction in eyeball pressure.
Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection cause blurred vision/hair loss?
Yes, Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection causes blurred vision. But, it does not cause hair loss.
Q. How does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection affect heart rate?
Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine.
Q. How does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection lower intraocular pressure?
Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 February, 2025, by Dr. Mekhala Chandra (MD, MBBS)