Epinephrine And Pilocarpine Ophthalmic: What Is Epinephrine And Pilocarpine Ophthalmic
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What is epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic?
Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by constricting blood vessels in the eye. It also enlarges the pupil, and it reduces the amount of fluid in the eye in two ways: It reduces the production of fluid inside the eye, and it increases the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.
Pilocarpine ophthalmic also reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. In addition, pilocarpine causes the pupil to become smaller and reduces its response to light or dark conditions.
 | Together, epinephrine and pilocarpine are used to lower increased pressure in the eye that may be caused by conditions such as open-angle glaucoma and ocular (eye) hypertension (high pressure). |
Epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic is not commercially available in the United States.
Epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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| Last updated: | February 06, 2004 |
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