Carpine 0.5% Injection

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Composition FOR Carpine 0.5% Injection

Pilocarpine(0.5%)

food interaction for Carpine Injection

alcohol interaction for Carpine Injection

pregnancy interaction for Carpine Injection

lactation interaction for Carpine Injection

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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carpine 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carpine 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carpine 0.5% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Carpine 0.5% Injection

Pilocarpine(0.5%)

Carpine injection uses

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How carpine injection works

Carpine 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 carpine injection

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

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Frequently asked questions FOR Carpine 0.5% Injection

Pilocarpine

Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection increase or decrease heart rate?
Carpine 0.5% Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Carpine 0.5% Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Carpine 0.5% Injection.
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection help dry eyes?
Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.
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Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection work?
Carpine 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 Carpine 0.5% Injection cause blurred vision/hair loss?
Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection causes blurred vision. But, it does not cause hair loss.
Q. How does Carpine 0.5% Injection affect heart rate?
Carpine 0.5% Injection decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine.
Q. How does Carpine 0.5% Injection lower intraocular pressure?
Carpine 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 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)