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Carbachol
Brand Names
; Carbastat® Ophthalmic ; Carboptic® Ophthalmic ; Isopto® Carbachol Ophthalmic ; Miostat® IntraocularTherapeutic Categories
Cholinergic Agonist; Ophthalmic Agent, Antiglaucoma; Ophthalmic Agent, MioticReasons not to take this medicine
- If you have an allergy to carbachol or any other part of the medicine.
- If you have inflammation of the iris or the anterior chamber.
What is this medicine used for?
- This medicine is used for the treatment of glaucoma.
How does it work?
- Carbachol lowers the intraocular pressure.
How is it best taken?
- For the eye only.
- Shake well first.
- Take out soft contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given.
- After using medicine keep your eyes closed. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 3-5 minutes. This keeps medicine in the eye.
- Separate each eye medicine by 5 minutes. Give one and wait 5 minutes before using the next.
- Do not touch the bottle tip to eye, lid, or other skin.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Instill a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
- Do not instill a double dose or extra
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
- May sting with first few doses.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
- Do not use if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
- Stinging and burning.
- Belly pain, cramps, nausea, burping, increased spit, or diarrhea.
- Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
- Flushing or sweating.
- Decreased night vision. Use caution when driving or doing other tasks that require clear vision. Keep work area well light.
What should I monitor?
- Check intraocular pressure. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Follow up with healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Flushing or sweating that you are not able to tolerate.
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
- Store at room temperature.
General statements
- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).