Pilocarpine
Information about Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine uses
Pilocarpine is used in the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.
How pilocarpine works
Pilocarpine is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.
Common side effects of pilocarpine
Chills, Headache, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Stinging in the eyes, Superficial keratitis, Retinal detachment, Burning eyes, Eye itching, Eye redness, Lacrimation (flow of tears), Vasodilation, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Glare, High blood pressure, Lens opacity
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Frequently asked questions for Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine
Q. Does Pilocarpine increase or decrease heart rate?
Pilocarpine can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.
Q. Does Pilocarpine cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Pilocarpine increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Pilocarpine.
Q. Does Pilocarpine help dry eyes?
Yes, Pilocarpine helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.