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Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a potent cholinergic agonist primarily used in ophthalmic and oral formulations to manage conditions such as glaucoma and xerostomia.
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a potent cholinergic agonist primarily used in ophthalmic and oral formulations to manage conditions such as glaucoma and xerostomia. This active pharmaceutical ingredient works by stimulating muscarinic receptors, leading to increased secretion of exocrine glands and contraction of the ciliary muscle, which facilitates aqueous humor outflow in the eye, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
In the treatment of xerostomia, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride enhances salivary flow, providing relief for patients with dry mouth, often associated with Sjögren's syndrome or as a side effect of radiation therapy. Its efficacy in these therapeutic areas makes it a valuable component in compounded formulations tailored to meet specific patient needs.
Prescribers should be aware of the potential side effects, which may include sweating, nausea, and increased urinary frequency, due to its systemic cholinergic activity. Careful consideration of patient history and concurrent medications is essential to minimize adverse effects and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Bayview Pharmacy's expertise in compounding allows for the customization of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride formulations, ensuring precise dosing and delivery methods that align with individual patient requirements. This personalized approach enhances patient adherence and satisfaction, ultimately improving clinical results.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
