Ingredient

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a medication used for the treatment of glaucoma and to control intraocular pressure.

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MFDS ingredient code M223342

What does it do?

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a parasympathomimetic agent, primarily used in ophthalmology for the treatment of glaucoma. This ingredient is aimed at lowering intraocular pressure by promoting the outflow of aqueous humor.

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the pupil and increasing the outflow of aqueous humor. This helps to prevent damage to the optic nerve caused by glaucoma.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other intraocular pressure-lowering agents, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride has the characteristic of constricting the pupil. This directly affects pupil size control and improves the outflow pathway of aqueous humor.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.