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physostigmine ophthalmic
physostigmine ophthalmicGeneric Name: physostigmine ophthalmic (fye zoe STIG meen)Brand Names: Eserine Sulfate OphthalmicWhat is physostigmine ophthalmic?Physostigmine ophthalmic reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Physostigmine ophthalmic also causes the pupil to become smaller and reduces its response to light or dark conditions.P...
Physostigmine Salicylate
Physostigmine SalicylatePronunciation: (FYE-soe-STIG-meen sa-LIS-i-late)Class: Antidote/Cholinergic agentTrade Names:Physostigmine salicylate- Injection, solution 1 mg/mLPharmacologyInhibition of the destructive action of anticholinesterase and thereby prolongs and exaggerates the effect of acetylcholine.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionReadily crosses the blood-brain barrier.Di...
phytonadione
phytonadioneGeneric Name: phytonadione (fye toe na DYE own)Brand names: Mephyton, Vitamin K1, Aquamephyton, KonakionWhat is phytonadione?Phytonadione is a man-made form of vitamin K. Phytonadione is important in the production of substances that cause the blood to clot.Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat certain bleeding or blood clotting problems.Phyton...
Phytonadione Tablets
PhytonadioneGeneric Name: Phytonadione (fye-toe-na-DYE-one)Brand Name: MephytonPhytonadione are used for:Treating bleeding problems caused by low vitamin K blood levels or decreased vitamin K activity (eg, caused by certain anticoagulants, antibiotics, salicylates, certain liver problems).Phytonadione are a vitamin K. It works by helping the liver to produce blood clotting factor...
Phytonadione
Phytonadione Generic Name: Phytonadione (fye-toe-na-DYE-one)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Severe and sometimes fatal reactions have occurred after injection of Phytonadione into the vein or muscle. These reactions often resemble severe allergic reactions, including shock and severe heart and/or breathing problems. Some patients have experienced these reactions after receiv...
Phytonadione (K1; Phylloquinone; Methylphytyl Naphthoquinone)
Phytonadione( K 1 ; Phylloquinone ; Methylphytyl Naphthoquinone ) Pronunciation: (fye-TOE-na-DYE-one)Class: Vitamin K, Blood modifierTrade Names:Mephyton- Tablets 5 mgTrade Names:Phytonadione- Injection 2 mg/mL- Injection 10 mg/mLPharmacologyPromotes hepatic synthesis of active prothrombin (factor II), proconvertin (factor VII), plasma thromboplastin component (factor IX)...
Pilocar
PilocarGeneric Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic (pie low CAR peen off THAL mik)Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, PilostatWhat is Pilocar (pilocarpine ophthalmic)?Pilocarpine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.Pilocarpine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).Pilocarpine op...
Pilocar
PilocarGeneric name: Pilocarpine hydrochlorideBrand names: Pilopine HS Gel, Isopto Carpine, PilocarWhy is Pilocar prescribed?Pilocar causes constriction of the pupils (miosis) and reduces pressure within the eye. It is used to treat the increased pressure of open-angle glaucoma and to lower eye pressure before surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma. It can be used alone or ...
Pilocar
PilocarGeneric Name: pilocarpine (Ophthalmic route)pye-loe-KAR-peenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Isopto CarpineOcu-CarpineOcusert PiloPilocarPilopine-HSIn CanadaMinims Pilocarpine 2%Minims Pilocarpine 4%Available Dosage Forms:DeviceSuspensionSolutionGel/JellyTherapeutic Class: Direct Acting MioticPharmacologic Class: CholinergicUses Fo...
Pilocar Drops
Pilocar DropsGeneric Name: Pilocarpine (pye-loe-KAR-peen)Brand Name: Examples include Isopto Carpine and PilocarPilocar Drops are used for:Treating certain types of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used to reverse the effects of other medicines used during eye surgeries or examinations. It may also be used for oth...
pilocarpine
pilocarpineGeneric Name: pilocarpine (pie low CAR peen)Brand Names: SalagenWhat is pilocarpine?Pilocarpine is an agent that affects the nervous system. Pilocarpine increases saliva secretion in the mouth.Pilocarpine is used in the treatment of dry mouth.Pilocarpine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important informatio...
pilocarpine
pilocarpine (Oral route)pye-loe-KAR-peenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SalagenAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: Dental AgentPharmacologic Class: CholinergicUses For pilocarpinePilocarpine tablets are used to treat dryness of the mouth and throat caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva that may occur after radiation treatment for cancer of the ...
pilocarpine Ophthalmic
pilocarpine (Ophthalmic route)pye-loe-KAR-peenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Isopto CarpineOcu-CarpineOcusert PiloPilocarPilopine-HSIn CanadaMinims Pilocarpine 2%Minims Pilocarpine 4%Available Dosage Forms:DeviceSuspensionSolutionGel/JellyTherapeutic Class: Direct Acting MioticPharmacologic Class: CholinergicUses For pilocarpinePilocarpin...
Pilocarpine Gel
Pilocarpine GelGeneric Name: Pilocarpine (pye-loe-KAR-peen)Brand Name: Pilopine HSPilocarpine Gel is used for:Treating certain types of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pilocarpine Gel is a direct-acting miotic. It works by lowering the fluid pressure inside...
Pilocarpine Drops
Pilocarpine DropsGeneric Name: Pilocarpine (pye-loe-KAR-peen)Brand Name: Examples include Isopto Carpine and PilocarPilocarpine Drops are used for:Treating certain types of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used to reverse the effects of other medicines used during eye surgeries or examinations. It may also be used...