Pilocarpine
Også kendt som: Minims Pilocarpine
### Administration - **Eye drops:** Wash hands before and after use. Do not let the dropper tip touch the eye or any other surface. - **Oral use (for dry eye):** Administer exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not use eye drops orally unless specifically instructed to do so by your vet. ### What to Watch For - The eye drops can cause mild stinging or redness due to their low pH. - **Contact your veterinarian immediately** if you notice signs of systemic toxicity, such as excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, leaking urine, or changes in heart rate.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
Veterinary professional? See the full dosing-by-species reference on VetSheet →
What it is used for
- Management of glaucoma
- Neurogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS / dry eye)
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Conjunctival hyperaemia (vasodilation)
- Local ocular irritation (due to low pH)
- Salivation
- Lacrimation
- Urinary incontinence
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (vomiting, diarrhea)
- Cardiac arrhythmias
Cautions & contraindications
- Uveitis
- Anterior lens luxation
- > **Species Warning:** Avoid or use with extreme caution in cats due to potential toxicity. Monitor for signs of systemic cholinergic toxicity, especially when administered orally for KCS or if ophthalmic drops are ingested.
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What is Pilocarpine used for in pets?
### Administration - Eye drops: Wash hands before and after use. Do not let the dropper tip touch the eye or any other surface. - Oral use (for dry eye): Administer exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not use eye drops orally unless specifically instructed to do so by your vet. ### What to Watch For - The eye drops can cause mild stinging or redness due to their low pH. - Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice signs of systemic toxicity, such as excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, leaking urine, or changes in heart rate.
Is Pilocarpine safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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