{"id":20872,"date":"2022-04-15T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20872"},"modified":"2022-04-18T17:07:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T17:07:30","slug":"pilocarpine-trimb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/pilocarpine-trimb\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilocarpine Trimb &#8211; Pilocarpine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2%, 4%\u00a0eye drops, solution,\u00a0single dose<br>pilocarpine hydrochloride container<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Pilocarpine Trimb is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb contains the active substance pilocarpine hydrochloride and belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;and miotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb is used to lower the pressure in the eye at elevated pressure (\u00a0glaucoma,\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb lowers the pressure in the eye by facilitating the outflow of the fluid that circulates in the front of the eye.&nbsp;Pilocarpine Trimb also provides a reduction of&nbsp;pupil&nbsp;one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine hydrochloride contained in Pilocarpine Trimb may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Pilocarpine Trimb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Pilocarpine Trimb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to pilocarpine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have an\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the iris.\u00a0Therefore, consult a doctor if\u00a0the inflammation\u00a0of the eye occurs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb is not expected to pose a risk to the fetus and can therefore be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb is not considered to pose a risk to the newborn baby&#8217;s health and can therefore be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilocarpine Trimb may cause myopia in some users.&nbsp;Driving or driving another vehicle should not be done before the sight has been checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Pilocarpine Trimb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 1 drop 2-3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the envelope at the line mark and pull out a\u00a0single-dose container.<\/li><li>Close the envelope by folding the edge.<\/li><li>Shake the contents of the bottom of the single-dose container.<\/li><li>Open the single-dose container by turning the wing (see picture).<\/li><li>Drop 1 drop into the eye\/eyes and then discard the single-dose container even if it is not empty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of a\u00a0single-dose container\u00a0are sufficient for both eyes.\u00a0Always take a new\u00a0single-dose container\u00a0at each dosing time.\u00a0To make it easier to drip the eye drops into the eye, you can use drip support that is available at the pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19850201000136#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/a34df668-5418-478e-bd29-5b07de27f7f3\" alt=\"pipette\" title=\"pipette\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Pilokarpin Trimb than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been seen with Pilocarpine Trimb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects more than 1 user in 100\u00a0):<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Headache and myopia, especially at the beginning of treatment due to eye cramps.\u00a0Irritation of the\u00a0conjunctiva\u00a0of the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000)<\/em>\u00a0Allergic reactions.\u00a0Cholinergic effects such as increased tear and sweat production, slow heart rate, increased production of\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0in the stomach, diarrhea, and nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Pilocarpine Trimb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Single-dose containers&nbsp;in an opened inner envelope should be consumed within one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unopened packaging is used before the expiration date on the packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is pilocarpine hydrochloride 20 mg \/ ml (2%) and 40 mg \/ ml (4%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are sodium chloride (only in\u00a0eye drops\u00a02%), hypromellose, sodium hydroxide, and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each package contains 60&nbsp;single-dose containers&nbsp;made of polyethylene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The single-dose containers are packed in maps of 10, in aluminum foil envelopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each&nbsp;single-dose container&nbsp;is marked with&nbsp;<strong>an ARROW<\/strong>&nbsp;and marked on the wing with&nbsp;<strong>2<\/strong>&nbsp;resp.&nbsp;<strong>4<\/strong>&nbsp;for the forces 2% resp.&nbsp;4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trimb Healthcare AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 16184<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>103 24 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-12 13 52 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: medical@trimb.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curia AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solb\u00e6rvegen 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2409 Elverum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pilocarpine Trimb contains the active substance pilocarpine hydrochloride and belongs to a group of medicines called glaucoma and miotics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18527],"tags":[21416,21421,21415,21414,21417,21420,21412,21418,21413,21419],"class_list":["post-20872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-p","tag-benefits-of-pilocarpine-hydrochloride","tag-benefits-of-pilocarpine-trimb","tag-pilocarpine-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-pilocarpine-hydrochloride-single-dose","tag-pilocarpine-trimb","tag-pilocarpine-trimb-side-effects","tag-what-is-pilocarpine-hydrochloride","tag-what-is-pilocarpine-trimb","tag-what-pilocarpine-hydrochloride-is-used-for","tag-what-pilocarpine-trimb-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20872"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20872\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20931,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20872\/revisions\/20931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}