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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CARPINOL INJECTION
CARPINOL INJECTION contains pilocarpine which belongs to the group of medicines called Cholinergic agonists. It is used for intracameral (into the eye) administration to induce miosis (constriction of pupil) during cataract surgery with intraocular implant.
Your doctor will regularly check your eyes before and during management with CARPINOL INJECTION, particularly if you have had any eye disorders.
CARPINOL INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having any problem where they can't let the pupil of the eye to constrict (Ex. an acute iris inflammation). It should be given to pregnant women only if clearly necessary and should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
Ask your doctor before giving CARPINOL INJECTION to your child. No untoward reactions have been reported from the use of CARPINOL INJECTION. See your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF CARPINOL INJECTION
- To induce miosis during cataract surgery with intraocular implant
HOW CARPINOL INJECTION WORKS
CARPINOL INJECTION is a muscarinic receptor agonist which produces miosis (contraction of pupil) by inducing the contraction of the ciliary muscles and pupillary sphincter muscles of the eyes.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
CARPINOL INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or an eye specialist into the eye cavity (intracameral) as an injection. It is for ophthalmic use only. Correct dose and duration of therapy will be decided by your doctor depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
CARPINOL INJECTION should be used in pregnant women only if clearly necessary. Consult your doctor for advice.
BREASTFEEDING
CARPINOL INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you have problems seeing well at night after receiving CARPINOL INJECTION.
ALLERGY
Do not use CARPINOL INJECTION you are allergic to Pilocarpine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
CARPINOL INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have any problem where you can't let the pupil of the eye to constrict (Ex. an acute iris inflammation)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug - Drug interactions:
Before using CARPINOL INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.
Overdosage:
CARPINOL INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, contact your doctor or nurse if you experience anything unusual.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Pilocarpine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Cholinergic drugs |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | To induce miosis during cataract surgery |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Eye drops, Ophthalmic solution, Injection |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place away from the light
FAQs ABOUT CARPINOL INJECTION
What is CARPINOL INJECTION and why it is given?
CARPINOL INJECTION contains pilocarpine which belongs to the group of medicines called Cholinergic agonists. It is used for intracameral (into the eye) administration to induce miosis (constriction of pupil) during cataract surgery with intraocular implant.
What if I miss a dose of CARPINOL INJECTION?
Please stick to the prescribed schedule as agreed with your doctor for optimal efficacy of this management. Tell your doctor whenever you forget to receive any dose.
Can CARPINOL INJECTION be stopped?
Continue receiving CARPINOL INJECTION until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition or any new symptoms. Contact your doctor in such case.
Can CARPINOL INJECTION be taken in pregnancy?
CARPINOL INJECTION should be used in pregnancy only if clearly necessary. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning for a baby, contact your doctor before receiving it.
Can I take other medicines with CARPINOL INJECTION?
Before receiving CARPINOL INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over the counter or any herbal medicine, as these cause serious side effects by interacting with each other.
REFERENCES
1. Brunton L.L., Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann B.C. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Thirteenth Edition. 2017. Page - 153.
2. Victoria Panarese; Majid Moshirfar. Pilocarpine. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. StatPearls [Internet]. December 2021. [Accessed on 23rd June 2022]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556128/
3. Abdullah A. Al-Badr, Hassan Y. Aboul-Enein, Pilocarpine. Elsevier. ScienceDirect. 1983. [Accessed on 23rd June 2022]. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0099542808601720
4. Sunways India Pvt Ltd. CARPINOL - Pilocarpine Nitrate 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution. [Accessed on 23rd June 2022]. http://www.sunways.com/Products/SunwaysProducts/Carpinol.html
5. Alcon Laboratories Inc. Pilocarpine hydrochloride. [Revised in March 2011] [Accessed on 23rd June 2022]. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=d2ded29a-448d-4c4a-9307-403836a67da4&type=display
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Ophthalmoscopy
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