Apicarpin is a 4% concentration of eye drops used to treat certain types of glaucoma under the supervision of a doctor.
Apicarpin eye drop ingredients
Apicarpin eye drop contains:
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4% pilocarpine hydrochloride, which reduces the size of the pupil and helps treat some kinds of glaucoma.
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preservative benzalkonium chloride.
What is Apicarpin eye drop used for?
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Treat some types of glaucoma.
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Reversing the effects of certain pupil-dilating medications, such as those used to examine the fundus.
Apicarpin dosage
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The appropriate dose should be determined by the doctor.
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Adult and elderly dosage: two drops three times a day.
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Children dosage: Starts with the lowest concentration available.
How to use Apicarpin drop?
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Wash hands thoroughly before use.
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Remove the outer cover.
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tilt your head back, then pull the lower eyelid.
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Turn the drop near your eye without touching the eye's surface.
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Press ton it to drop one or two drops.
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Close your eyes and open it several times.
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The same steps are repeated in the other eye.
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Return the outer cover of the drop, and try not to touch the head of the drop anything including the eye or fingers.
Apicarpin side effects
Apicarpin eyedrop may cause some side effects, such as:
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Itching and burning sensation around the eye.
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Rash.
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Swelling or redness of the eyelid.
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Swelling of the conjunctiva (front of the eye).
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Blurring vision temporarily.
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Temporary myopia.
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Headaches and eyebrow pain (especially in children at the beginning of treatment).
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Bleeding in the anterior part of the eye.
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Widening eye veins.
Apicarpin contraindications
Apicarbine eye drop is not used in case of:
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allergy to eye drop ingredients.
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Inflammation of the colored part of the eye (iritis).
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Narrow-angle glaucoma or secondary glaucoma.
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Wear soft contact lenses.
Apicarpin Use Precautions
The doctor should be consulted before using apicarpin eye drops in case:
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Heart problems.
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Asthma.
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Parkinson's disease.
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Problems with urine discharge.
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High blood pressure.
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stomach ulcers.
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Pregnancy and lactation.
Apicarapin for Children
Apicarpin should be administered at the lowest possible dose at the beginning of treatment for children under the age of 18.
Apicarpin and pregnancy
The doctor should be consulted before using Apicarpin during pregnancy.
Apicarpin and lactation
The doctor should be consulted before using Apicarpin during the breastfeeding period.
Drug interactions
The doctor should be informed of the medications you take before using the Apicarpin eye drops, especially the following medications:
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Antihistamines (allergic drugs).
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Anticholinesterase, such as neostigmine.
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Atropine.
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Parkinson's drugs.
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Antidepressants.
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Phenothiazine.
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Hypertension drugs.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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Keep at a temperature below 30 ° C.
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Not used after the expiry date.
