Pilocarpine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Eye & Ear Care treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) up to 3-4 times daily as prescribed. In acute angle closure, administered under direct ophthalmologist protocol alongside systemic agents.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Ciliary spasm (brow ache, temporal headache), induced myopia (nearsightedness), reduced visual acuity in poor lighting/night blindness due to miosis, eye irritation. Rare/Severe: Retinal detachment (especially in myopic patients with pre-existing lattice degeneration) and systemic cholinergic symptoms.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Poor night vision: warn patients against driving in dark environments. Dilated fundus examination is recommended prior to initiation to rule out retinal tears in myopes. Contraindicated where pupillary constriction is undesirable (acute uveitis).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Pilocarpine
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Pilocarpine Eye Drops 2% W/V
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride (2% w/v eye drops) is a direct parasympathomimetic (cholinergic) miotic agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It stimulates muscarinic receptors on the pupillary sphincter muscle (causing miosis) and the ciliary muscle (causing contraction that pulls the scleral spur and opens the trabecular meshwork), facilitating aqueous outflow. Indicated for acute angle-closure glaucoma emergency management, chronic open-angle glaucoma, and reversal of mydriasis.
Pilocarpine Tablets 5mg
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride (5 mg tablets) is an oral direct-acting muscarinic cholinergic agonist. It stimulates muscarinic M3 receptors on exocrine glands, dramatically stimulating salivary and lacrimal secretion. Indicated for the treatment of severe xerostomia (dry mouth) caused by radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, and dry mouth/eyes associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Pilocarpine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilocarpine Eye Drops 2% W/V | 10 ml Vial | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pilocarpine Tablets 5mg | 10's | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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