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Ocusert Pilo-20 Systems Opht

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Generic Name: PILOCARPINE - OPHTHALMIC OCULAR SYSTEM
Pronounced: (pie-low-KAR-peen, off-THAL-mick OCK-you-lurr system)

Ocusert Pilo-20 Systems Opht Side Effects

Headache, brow ache, temporary burning or stinging, or increased mucus production may occur initially. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.

Inform your doctor if you develop:

  • changes in vision
  • eye pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • sweating
  • increased salivation
  • diarrhea

Also contact your doctor if blurred vision persists more than several hours in the morning after bedtime use.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ocusert Pilo-20 Systems Opht Precautions

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:

  • other eye problems
  • asthma
  • intestinal disease
  • ulcers
  • low or high blood pressure
  • heart disease
  • an overactive thyroid gland
  • seizures
  • Parkinson's disease

Before having surgery with a general anesthetic, tell the doctor or dentist that you use this medication.

Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. This medication may cause vision problems in poor light. Use caution especially when driving at night.

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.

Ocusert Pilo-20 Systems Opht Drug Interactions

This drug can affect the way your body responds to other drugs. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking.

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Ocusert Pilo-20 Systems Opht Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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