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Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the: Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a muscarinic cholinergic agonist indicated for:

• The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1.1 )
• The management of acute angle-closure glaucoma. ( 1.2 )
• The prevention of postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery. ( 1.3 )
• The induction of miosis. ( 1.4 )

1.1Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular

Hypertension .

1.2Management of Acute Angle-Closure

Glaucoma .

1.3Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated With Laser

Surgery .

1.4 Induction of Miosis .

None. None. ( 4 )

• Poor Illumination : Exercise caution in night driving and other hazardous occupations in poor illumination. ( 5.1 )
• Preexisting Retinal Disease : Rare cases of retinal detachment have been reported; a thorough examination of the retina, including funduscopy is advised in all patients prior to the initiation of therapy. ( 5.2 )
• Iritis : Caution is advised in patients with iritis. ( 5.3 )
• Congenital Glaucoma : Caution is advised in pediatric patients with primary congenital glaucoma for control of IOP as cases of a paradoxical increase in IOP have been reported. ( 5.4 )